Can I Trademark a Pharmaceutical?
You can trademark the name, logo, or slogan that you use to sell your particular pharmaceutical products. For example, “CYMBALTA” is a registered trademark for pharmaceutical products.
In order to trademark your product name, it cannot be a generic word associated with your industry, and the name must take on a secondary meaning associated specifically with your product.
Registering a trademark for your pharmaceutical will prevent any competitors from using the registered name, slogan, or logo to promote their product. A trademark will not prevent a competitor from producing a similar medication, nor will it prevent the name or slogan from being used in common speech.
You should contact our associates today if you are considering registering a trademark for your pharmaceutical.
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About the Author
Xavier Morales, Esq.
Mr. Morales founded his trademark law practice in January 2007 with the goal of providing intellectual property expertise to entrepreneurs and businesses around the country. Since then, he has filed more than 6,000 trademarks with the USPTO. You can learn more about Xavier here.