by Traverse Legal, reviewed by Enrico Schaefer - May 10, 2007 - d. How to Trademark a Name, Logo or Slogan
The definition of interstate commerce is an important one to understand before the decision to federally register a trademark is made.
For goods, "Interstate commerce" involves sending the goods across
state lines with the mark displayed on the goods or the packaging for
the goods. With services, "Interstate commerce" involves offering a
service to those in another state or rendering a service that affects
interstate commerce (e.g. restaurants, gas stations, hotels, etc.).
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