Trademarks are generally distinctive symbols, pictures,
or words that sellers affix to distinguish and identify the origin of
their products. Trademark status may also be granted to distinctive and
unique packaging, color combinations, building designs, product styles,
and overall presentations. It is also possible to receive trademark status
for identification that is not on its face distinct or unique but which
has developed a secondary meaning over time that identifies it with the
product or seller. The owner of a trademark has exclusive right to use
it on the product it was intended to identify and often on related products.
Service-marks receive the same legal protection as trademarks but are meant
to distinguish services rather than.
