Balkanize. 1  to divide (a country, territory, etc.) into small, quarrelsome, ineffectual states. ( 2 often lowercase) to divide (groups, areas, etc.) into contending and usually ineffectual factions: a movement to balkanize minority voters.
There are usually three good ways to notify competitors. Placement of the â¢ or Â® symbol right adjacent to the trademark, every time it is used. Placement of â¢ or Â® or *(asterisk) or â (dagger) or â¡(double dagger) symbol right near the first use of the trademark. Then provide a footnote that describes the trademark.
What can be protected through a trademark: 1  A word, group of words, phrase, or text. 2  Company slogan or catchphrase. 3  Examples:  4 Built Ford Tough, federal registration # 2202980. â 5 Just Do Itâ, federal registration # 1875307. 6  A name. 7  Company or brand name. 8  Example: 9  Ford, federal registration # 0643185.rademark Synonyms and Use of Symbols. A âservicemarkâ is the same thing as a trademark except that it distinguishes services, rather than goods. Accordingly, it is placed on items that advertise or promote services (business cards, flyers, websites, etc.).