Trademark Law in Washington
This page covers trademark law as it applies in Washington — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what trademark protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern trademark in Washington
Washington state law
- ADMINISTRATIVE LAW › ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACTWA 34 § 34.05.010
Cited in 152 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- BUSINESS REGULATIONS—MISCELLANEOUS › FRANCHISE INVESTMENT PROTECTIONWA 19 § 19.100.010
Cited in 28 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- WASHINGTON CRIMINAL CODE › FRAUDWA 9A § 9A.60.010
Cited in 19 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- BUSINESS REGULATIONS—MISCELLANEOUS › TRADEMARK REGISTRATIONWA 19 § 19.77.160
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- PROPERTY TAXES › EXEMPTIONSWA 84 § 84.36.070
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- BUSINESS REGULATIONS—MISCELLANEOUS › TRADEMARK REGISTRATIONWA 19 § 19.77.140
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Title 15 — Commerce and Trade
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Trademark Act of 1946 (Lanham Act)
Primary federal trademark statute in the U.S. Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051 et seq.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for trademark in Washington.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.