The History of Trademarks in the West
A trademark is any kind of sign that can be used to identify a business, including logos, names, words, symbols, illustrations, or any combination of these elements. The notion of trademarks (ms-concept.de online) and the legal protection of business interests through the use of trademarks has been around for a long time, with blacksmiths in Roman Europe often considered to be the first users of trademarks in the West.
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