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Trademarks are the words, slogans, logos, package design, or trade dress that is used to identify or distinguish a company's product. Trademarks are a form of property that is commonly thought to protect the corporate owner and limit competition. However, in reality trademarks help customers as well as the owner of the mark.

Trademarks serve several important functions for consumers:

When consumers see a familiar trademark, they have certain expectations about the quality and characteristics of the product. This creates a form of consumer protection that goes beyond traditional warranty or consumer protection laws.

For example, when you buy a product with a well-known trademark, you expect:

Trademark law protects consumers by:

This consumer protection aspect of trademark law is often overlooked, but it's a fundamental part of how trademarks function in our economy. Strong trademark protection benefits both businesses and consumers by maintaining a fair and transparent marketplace.

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