So what you are saying is GCDX is not serious about protecting their Trademark. If they were, they would have applied for a Federal Trademark like the one prior to this current TM that has no federal protection..In other words, you too have concluded that the tm is another smoke and mirror tactic...William did say in a recent Arizona Biz interview that ProvistaDX was going to sell the lung cancer test on a national basis..imo Wolfie
How to Obtain a Trademark
Trademark rights can be established in two different ways. The first way is through actual use of the sign while conducting business. For example, if a businessman starts a new company under a made-up name and conducts business—whether he is just setting up the business or has begun interacting in commerce—he has exclusive trademark rights to his company name. He can then use the trademark indicator “TM” next to his company’s name to indicate to the public that the name is a trademark.
The second way to obtain a trademark is by registering it through the United States Patent and Trademark Office. To do this, an application must be filed, in it a description of the trademark, the date of its first use, for what products and services it will be used, an illustration of the mark, under what classification it should be filed, and an example of its use. The symbol ® is associated with a registered trademark.
There are a few advantages of establishing trademark rights with the federal government. First, it serves as notice to the public that the exclusive rights to it are established and gives the holder exclusive national rights to it. Furthermore, it allows a lawsuit involving the trademark to be brought to federal court. Lastly, it can allow for future registration in foreign countries and prevent the importation of foreign goods that violate the trademark’s rights.
