Do I need to have a registered trademark before I start selling my goods / services?

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Written by Igor Demcak

Founder & Trademark Attorney

No, a registered trademark is not required before a company starts selling goods and services. Trademark registration is not a prerequisite or a requirement for commercial activity.

However, registering a trademark is strongly advisable, as it provides stronger legal protection and exclusive rights that are considerably broader than those available without registration.

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