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What is a “suggestive” trademark?

A suggestive trademark is like a descriptive mark in that it describes a quality or feature of the product or service. The difference is that it does not do it directly. It requires an additional step in the thinking process to make the connection. JAGUAR as a brand identifier for a motor vehicle is an […]

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What are the five levels of distinctiveness of a trademark?

The 5-tier distinctiveness pyramid developed by Minnesota attorney Thomas James is a conceptual and visual aid for understanding the different levels of distinctiveness a trademark may have. The five levels, from least to most distinctive, are: Generic Descriptive Suggestive Arbitrary Fanciful.

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