Famous Mark at Law Glossary
What is it? A mark that commands a wide degree of familiarity such that it receives special protection under the Federal Trademark Dilution Act. The Act specifies that when determining whether or not a mark is famous, the following factors should be considered: (1) the degree of inherent or acquired distinctiveness in the mark; (2) the duration and extent of use of the mark in connection with the goods or services on which the mark is used; (3) the duration and extent of advertising and publicity of the mark; (4) the geographical extent of the trading area in which the mark is used; (5) the channels of trade for the goods or services with which the mark is used; (6) the degree of recognition of the mark in the trading areas and channels of trade used by the marks owner and the person against whom the injunction is sought; (7) the nature and extent of use of the same or similar marks by third parties; and (8) whether the mark was registered under the Act of March 3, 1881, or the Act of February 20, 1905, or on the Principal Register. (15 U.S.C. Section 1125(c)(1)(a-h)).Legal Definition Added By: Madeline
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