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.
Use the Trademark Violation Letter document if: You want to demand that another party stop using a trademark that is identical or confusingly similar to your trademark. You want to prepare for a meeting with a trademark attorney to discuss a possible infringement of trademark rights.