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5/31/10, 5:02 pm

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Does a federal trademark or service mark supersede a filing at the state level?

Does filing at the state level protect you from others using your service mark in other states?

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Yes. A federal trademark (registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office) affords protection nationwid...

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Richard Jefferson

Actually, the other attorney answer is not correct. A federal trademark registration with the U.S.P.T.O. does not supers...

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Kevin B. Murphy

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