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.
A trademark is a brand name. A trademark or service mark includes any word, name, symbol, device, or any combination, used or intended to be used to identify and distinguish the goods/services of one seller or provider from those of others, and to indicate the source of the goods/services.ou should search the USPTO database before filing your application, to determine whether anyone already claims trademark rights in a particular mark through a federal registration. Failure to conduct a proper search may result in your not making a proper assessment as to whether an application should even be filed.