See Also: State Versus Federal Trademark(law)
Federal Versus State Trademarks(law)
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State Versus Federal Trademark (law)




State trademarks are typically used exclusively in intra-state commerce, while a federal mark must be used in interstate commerce in order to be registered. However, there is no requirement that state marks be used only in one state. Thus, there can be, and usually is, concurrent protection for a mark based on state and federal law. State and federal trademarks are always common law marks, because no matter where a mark is used, it is protected under the common law as of the moment of first use. However, registration of trademarks by the state or federal government provide additional protection beyond what is offered under common law. The benefits of registering a mark federally are far greater than those offered under state registrations. However, the process for registering a mark federally is more extensive, rigorous and time-consuming than it is for state registrations.