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.
First, what is a trademark? A trademark is a word, symbol, device, or any combination used to identify and distinguish someoneâs goods or services from others. Simply using a brand name to sell a product makes it a trademark, but most companies register trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This provides exclusive rights to use that mark, publicizes who the owner is, and allows the owner to take legal action in federal court over a dispute concerning the mark.