{"id":17412,"date":"2026-03-21T07:53:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T07:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=17412"},"modified":"2026-03-21T07:55:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T07:55:27","slug":"trademark-vs-brand-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"Trademark vs. Brand Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"introduction\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Business_Identity_Is_Something_That_Must_Be_Safeguarded_In_A_Competitive_Marketplace\"><\/span>Your Business Identity Is Something That Must Be Safeguarded In A Competitive Marketplace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your business identity is something that must be safeguarded in a competitive marketplace, not by choice. Most companies believe that they can protect their brand through trademark registration and that it is that easy but this is not the case. Although the registration of trademarks is a strong initial action, the consistent control, enforcement, as well as strategic risk management is essential to protect the brands.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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Marketplace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/#Trademark_Protection_The_Foundation_Of_Your_Brands_Legal_Identity\" >Trademark Protection: The Foundation Of Your Brand\u2019s Legal Identity<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/#What_Trademark_Registration_Provides\" >What Trademark Registration Provides<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/#The_Limitations_Of_Trademark_Registration\" >The Limitations Of Trademark Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/#Brand_Protection_A_Holistic_Ongoing_Strategy\" >Brand Protection: A Holistic, Ongoing Strategy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/#Key_Components_Of_Brand_Protection\" >Key Components Of Brand Protection<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/#Marketplace_And_Online_Monitoring\" >Marketplace And Online Monitoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/#Social_Media_Monitoring\" >Social Media Monitoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/#Domain_And_Web_Monitoring\" >Domain And Web Monitoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/#Anti-Counterfeiting_Measures\" >Anti-Counterfeiting Measures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/#Legal_Enforcement_Actions\" >Legal Enforcement Actions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/#Reputation_Protection\" >Reputation Protection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/#When_Should_A_Business_Go_Beyond_Registration\" >When Should A Business Go Beyond Registration?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/#Your_Brand_Operates_Online\" >Your Brand Operates Online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/#You_Use_E-Commerce_Platforms\" >You Use E-Commerce Platforms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/#You_Have_A_Growing_Customer_Base\" >You Have A Growing Customer Base<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/#You_Sell_Physical_Products\" >You Sell Physical Products<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/#You_Expand_Into_International_Markets\" >You Expand Into International Markets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/#Your_Brand_Is_Being_Misused\" >Your Brand Is Being Misused<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/#How_Trademark_Registration_And_Brand_Protection_Work_Together\" >How Trademark Registration And Brand Protection Work Together<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/#Practical_Steps_To_Strengthen_Brand_Protection\" >Practical Steps To Strengthen Brand Protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-vs-brand-protection\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>The following is a discussion in detail of where the compliance of trademarks ceases and wider brand protection takes place and when your business decides it has to go beyond mere registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"trademark-foundation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trademark_Protection_The_Foundation_Of_Your_Brands_Legal_Identity\"><\/span>Trademark Protection: The Foundation Of Your Brand\u2019s Legal Identity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A trademark is a signifier that is legally recognized to be your business. It may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business names<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taglines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product names<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unique symbols, sounds or even colours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-trademark-provides\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Trademark_Registration_Provides\"><\/span>What Trademark Registration Provides<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The right to the exclusive right to use the mark in your industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mechanisms to oppose copyright violators, imitators as well as dangerously similar branding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official registries, of whom you are the owner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Availability of damages and penalties in the dealing with counterfeiters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration of trademarks basically secures your right over your brand property as well as provides you with legal leverage in case of controversies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration, however, does not provide sufficient security to your business in a world where infringement is possible on a global scale with instantaneous anonymity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"limitations\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Limitations_Of_Trademark_Registration\"><\/span>The Limitations Of Trademark Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration of a trademark does not necessarily:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Surveillance of violation around the internet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Halt unauthorized sellers in e-commerce sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All the global supply chains should be prevented by counterfeit goods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guard against counterfeiting or fraud of your brand name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enforce your rights on social media, marketplaces, or domain registrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify illegal applications in other nations where you are not registered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your trademark is a kind of security system you have installed but you can not stop burglars without observing and acting on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"brand-protection-strategy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brand_Protection_A_Holistic_Ongoing_Strategy\"><\/span>Brand Protection: A Holistic, Ongoing Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Protecting a brand is much more than registering it. It involves all that a business does to identify, stop, and mitigate threats that may defame its brand, consumers or reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-components\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Components_Of_Brand_Protection\"><\/span>Key Components Of Brand Protection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"marketplace-monitoring\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marketplace_And_Online_Monitoring\"><\/span>Marketplace And Online Monitoring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scanning e-commerce sites (Amazon, Etsy, eBay) for counterfeit or unauthorized listings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using your brand name or logo to find sellers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detecting product duplication or misrepresentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"social-media-monitoring\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_Media_Monitoring\"><\/span>Social Media Monitoring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identifying counterfeit accounts, impersonation ones, or phishing advertisements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discovering the abuse of your brand in hashtags, ads, or posts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"domain-monitoring\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_And_Web_Monitoring\"><\/span>Domain And Web Monitoring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identifying typo-squatting domains (e.g. amaz0n.com)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detecting phishing sites or fraudulent landing pages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anti-counterfeiting\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anti-Counterfeiting_Measures\"><\/span>Anti-Counterfeiting Measures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serialization, holograms, QR verification codes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authentication systems of supply chain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"legal-enforcement\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Enforcement_Actions\"><\/span>Legal Enforcement Actions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cease and desist letters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketplace takedowns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recording and enforcing customs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Litigation when necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reputation-protection\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reputation_Protection\"><\/span>Reputation Protection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tracking reviews, news, AI-generated, and brand mentions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick reaction to dangerous fake news.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand protection turns a legal piece of paper, which is your trademark, to a living guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-to-go-beyond\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_A_Business_Go_Beyond_Registration\"><\/span>When Should A Business Go Beyond Registration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the businesses fail to realize that they require brand protection until it has been damaged. To be ahead of the game, increase your protection plan in case any of the following are the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"brand-operates-online\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Brand_Operates_Online\"><\/span>Your Brand Operates Online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copycat websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fake social media pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Counterfeiters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unauthorized resellers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ecommerce-platforms\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Use_E-Commerce_Platforms\"><\/span>You Use E-Commerce Platforms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amazon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shopify<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walmart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AliExpress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Etsy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Protection of the brand is required then. Duplicating and unauthorized listings is very prevalent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"growing-customer-base\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Have_A_Growing_Customer_Base\"><\/span>You Have A Growing Customer Base<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More exposure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your branding can be copied by competitors or opportunists can seek to take advantage of the customer trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"physical-products\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Sell_Physical_Products\"><\/span>You Sell Physical Products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>International counterfeit is a multi billion dollar issue. In case you are selling consumer goods, tech accessories, cosmetics, clothing or luxurious products, you are one of the ideal targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"international-expansion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Expand_Into_International_Markets\"><\/span>You Expand Into International Markets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The protection of trademarks is territorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You take a risk of entering into new countries without safeguarding your brand only to find that it has been already registered by another party or even worse, being used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"brand-misuse\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Brand_Is_Being_Misused\"><\/span>Your Brand Is Being Misused<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Same logos, same names appearing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complaints that are brought forward by customers on products that you have not sold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fake pages or scam ads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Questionable reseller behaviour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In case any of these happen, then you have already passed the registration only stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comparison\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Trademark_Registration_And_Brand_Protection_Work_Together\"><\/span>How Trademark Registration And Brand Protection Work Together<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Trademark Registration<\/th><th>Brand Protection<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Legal ownership<\/td><td>Active monitoring &amp; enforcement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>One-time or periodic process<\/td><td>Continuous surveillance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prevents legal disputes<\/td><td>Prevents financial and reputational loss<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Foundation<\/td><td>Ongoing strategy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Necessary<\/td><td>Necessary for growth<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A trademark is your legal anchor, but brand protection is your defensive force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"practical-steps\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Steps_To_Strengthen_Brand_Protection\"><\/span>Practical Steps To Strengthen Brand Protection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Register Your Trademark In Major Markets.<\/strong><br>Initial markets then grow as your business grows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implement Continuous Monitoring<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Online marketplaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competitors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create A Clear Enforcement Strategy<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Infringement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Counterfeiting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reputation threats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Utilize Platform Tools<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amazon Brand Registry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meta Rights Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>YouTube Content ID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protect Your Supply Chain<\/strong><br>Use authentication and anti-counterfeit technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educate Employees And Partners<\/strong><br>Make awareness of brand usage rules and brand risk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to broaden its registration of trademarks to total brand protection when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your company has a virtual presence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are selling goods which are subject to imitation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your brand value is on the rise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are entering into new markets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have already been abused or infringed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration of trademarks provides you with rights, brand protection allows you to defend your rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combined, they achieve a one hundred and two hundred per cent. insulation around your business name, or, in the law as well as the market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Business Identity Is Something That Must Be Safeguarded In A Competitive Marketplace Your business identity is something that must be safeguarded in a competitive marketplace, not by choice. Most companies believe that they can protect their brand through trademark registration and that it is that easy but this is not the case. 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