What is the Lanham Act?

The Lanham Act is a federal trademark law from 1946 that is applicable in the state of Oklahoma. This law protects the trademarks and logos of businesses and individuals, ensuring they can’t be used without permission. The law facilitates interstate commerce by providing a way for a business to protect its symbol or slogan from being used by another business. The Lanham Act also provides a way for individuals or businesses to sue over trademark infringement, as well as for an individual or business to recover money damages for any harm caused by trademark infringement. The most significant effect of the Lanham Act is that it has made it much easier for businesses to protect their trademarks and logos. Businesses must first register with the United States Patent and Trademark Office before they can gain full protection of the Lanham Act. The Lanham Act ensures that businesses and individuals can have exclusive use of their trademarked items and that other businesses can not attempt to copy items without permission. In the event that someone does, businesses and individuals can take legal action in order to protect themselves.

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