Strong trademarks vs weak trademarks


Author: John A. Leonard Registration does not guarantee protection. Some marks are deemed “strong” while others are deemed “weak”. Strong marks are afforded the greatest protection. As a general rule, arbitrary and fanciful or suggestive marks are considered strong. Descriptive, geographic and personal name marks are considered weak. “Generic” marks are afforded no protection. Generic … Continue reading Strong trademarks vs weak trademarks