Can another person use my trademark without permission?

No, another person cannot use your trademark without permission. This is prohibited by trademark law in Washington. Trademarks are a type of intellectual property right. They are words, symbols, logos, or phrases that are used to identify the maker or seller of a good or service. Trademarks help people identify a product or service and distinguish it from those belonging to other companies. When you register a trademark in Washington, it gives you exclusive rights to use the trademark in connection with your goods or services. It also gives you the right to prevent others from using the same or a similar trademark without your permission. Without permission, another person cannot use your trademark in any way that would likely lead to confusion about the source of the goods or services. This includes using your trademark in advertising, labels, packaging, or within product lines. The law also prohibits other people from using a confusingly similar trademark to yours. Even if the trademark is not identical, if it is similar enough that it could cause confusion, it is still not allowed. If someone does use your trademark without your permission, you may have legal recourse. You could file a lawsuit for trademark infringement or other legal action to protect your rights.

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