Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: What is the difference between a Trade Name and a Trademark?

Answer:
Trade Name means a word or name, or any combination of a word or name, used by a person to identify the person's business which: - is not, or does not include, the true and real name of all persons conducting the business; - is something other than the legal name filed with the Secretary of State's Office; - shall not include Inc, LLC, Corp., Co, LTD or similar legal endings; - may includes words which suggest additional parties of interest such as "company," "and sons," or "and associates." The use of a Trade Name is not exclusive. For more information on Trade Names, please check with the Department of Licensing.

Question: What is the difference between a trademark and trade name?

Answer:
A trademark is a word, name, symbol or device, or combination of any of the same, used to identify goods made or sold by a certain person or entity. A trade name is a word, name, symbol or device, or combination of any of the same, used to identify a person’s business or occupation.

Question: How long does a trademark last?

Answer:
Rights in a federally-registered trademark can last indefinitely if the owner continues to use the mark on or in connection with the goods and/or services in the registration and files all necessary documentation.
 

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