Are there any rights established by having a registered trademark?
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June 21, 2019 00:54

The following rights are established by having a registered trademark:

Exclusive right to use the registered mark
Right to oppose subsequent conflicting applications
Right to bring a cancellation action against subsequent conflicting registrations
Right to file an infringement case against third parties for using a confusingly similar mark
Right to license third parties to use the registered mark
Right to apply for seizure of counterfeit goods bearing the registered mark (these are seized by the customs authorities)
Right to receive damages from third parties for infringing the registered mark