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While giving credit is generally considered an ethical practice, it does not automatically grant legal permission to use someone else's copyrighted material. Copyright infringement occurs when someone uses, copies, or distributes copyrighted material without the explicit authorisation of the copyright owner.

The symbol lets consumers and competitors know you're claiming the trademark as yours. You can use “TM” for goods or “SM” for services even if you haven't filed an application to register your trademark. Once you register your trademark with us, use an ® with the trademark.

The USPTO outlines very clear guidelines for what is acceptable in a logo application. The image you submit should be a JPG file, under 5 MB, with as little white space around the logo as possible. Additionally, the USPTO requests that the logo be a minimum of 250 pixels by a maximum of 944 pixels.

Other than using a trademark or logo for editorial purposes or as part of comparative product statements, you don't need to ask permission if the logo's use will educate, inform, or express opinion protected under the Constitution's First Amendment.

It's by no means impossible to use an image that is copyright-protected – you just need to get a license or other permission to use it from the creator first. In most cases, using the work either involves licensing an image through a third-party website, or contacting the creator directly.

If and when a trademark application has been approved for publication, you can oppose the mark only during a specific time period. The publication period is a 30-day window during which any member of the public may seek to oppose the mark.

Using a trade mark without permission is considered trade mark infringement and can result in serious consequences. Infringing on someone else's trade mark rights can result in liability for damages and penalties, which can be substantial.

?Fair use? is a term in trademark law that means using a mark in such a way that it will not infringe upon the owner's rights. A common defense in trademark infringement litigation, fair use provides that a party may use a protected mark not as an actual trademark, but rather, for its descriptive meaning.

You can use someone else's trademark without permission if you are using it for informational purposes. This exception applies to situations where you are: Expressing an opinion.