Lanham Act

The Lanham Act, officially titled the “Trademark Act of 1946,” is a federal law that provides federal protection of trademarks, service marks, and related intellectual property. It establishes the framework for federal registration of trademarks and protects the owners of trademarks against infringement by competitors. Key aspects of the Lanham Act include the ability to bring lawsuits for trademark infringement in federal courts and remedies that can include injunctions, damages, and the seizure of counterfeit goods. For more information see https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/lanham_act.