Trademark Basics: What Are Trademarks? How Should They Be Used? And How Can They Be Protected?
Katy Bar Association
January 26, 2016
Gardere Attorney Teresa Lechner-Fish presented “Trademark Basics: What Are Trademarks? How Should They Be Used? And How Can They Be Protected?” at the Katy Bar Association’s monthly meeting.
In her presentation, Ms. Lechner-Fish identified examples of service marks, trademarks and trade names, as well as provided guidance on how trademarks should be used to identify goods and services. Suggestions on how trademarks can be protected in the marketplace were also discussed.
The Houston Chronicle's preview of the event can be accessed here. Event materials can be accessed here.
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