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Trademarks, Service Marks and Insignia

What is an Insignia?

Any association, lodge, order, fraternal society, beneficial association, or fraternal and beneficial society or association, historical military or veteran's organization, labor union, foundation, federation, or any other auxiliary thereof, whether incorporated or unincorporated may register in the office of the administrator, a facsimile, duplicate, or description of its name, badge, button, decoration, charm, emblem, rosette, or other insignia, and may by reregistration, alter or cancel the same.

What is an Insignia?

Trademark, Service Mark & Insignia Forms

Trademark, Service Mark & Insignia Forms

What act governs Michigan mark registration?

In Michigan, mark registration is governed by the Trademarks and Service Marks Act, 1969 P.A. 242 as amended. The Michigan Act is modeled after the federal law governing trademarks (The Lanham Act).
What act governs Michigan mark registration?

A trademark serves primarily to distinguish one producer's goods or products from similar goods produced by another.

What Function Does a Mark Serve?

The distinctions between a trademark, service mark and trade name are important in understanding the functions each serves.

What is a Trademark, Service Mark and a Trade Name?

Mark Types

Insignia Act

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Trademark Act

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US Trademark & Patent Office

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Filing Procedures

Insignia Application Form

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Trademark Service Mark Application

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Maintenance

Mark Cancellation

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Renewal Process

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