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What are the benefits of registering a trademark or service mark in use in Maryland?

April 26, 2017Benefits Mark Maryland service Trademark

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What are the benefits of registering a trademark or service mark in use in Maryland?

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The primary benefit of registering a trademark or service mark with the Secretary of State is to give public notice of a person’s claim of ownership of the trademark or service mark. This will reduce the likelihood that another person will inadvertently choose a mark confusingly similar to the registered mark. A person can check on the availability of a mark for registration in Maryland by calling the Office of the Secretary of State, or by consulting the database at this Website. The Website is updated monthly.