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acquired distinctiveness

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A quick definition of acquired distinctiveness:

Acquired distinctiveness refers to the quality of a trademarked word, symbol, or device that helps identify the goods of a particular merchant and sets them apart from the goods of others. It means that over time, the trademark has become well-known and associated with a specific brand. This is also known as distinctiveness.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Acquired distinctiveness refers to the quality of a trademarked word, symbol, or device that identifies the goods of a particular merchant and distinguishes them from the goods of others.

For example, the Nike "swoosh" logo is a trademarked symbol that identifies Nike's products and distinguishes them from other athletic brands. Over time, through extensive use and marketing, the Nike swoosh has acquired distinctiveness, meaning that consumers associate it specifically with Nike and their products.

Acquired distinctiveness is important in trademark law because it allows a trademark owner to protect their brand from infringement by others who may try to use a similar mark or logo. By establishing acquired distinctiveness, a trademark owner can demonstrate that their mark has become a valuable asset and deserves legal protection.

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16:50
i found a legal internship posting for 1L summer and above at a fairly popular company. should i wait until the semester starts to apply since i won't have any activities/proof that i would be completing my 1L year by next summer yet, or should i apply now with just the school name on my resume so the position doesn't fill up?
damn we already applying for 1L jobs
16:51
this company is notorious for opening their applications early lol
16:51
i know for a fact they dont start interviewing until sept/oct but it is a very popular company so im not sure timeline wise if i should wait to have something of legal related substance or just apply now to be ahead
thats a good question but i dont know the answer
AngryMiniCar
16:54
overachievers everyone
16:54
lol
16:55
my gut is saying to just wait till september and see if i can network into getting my application read faster
16:56
but idk how fast these things fill up for law i only have experience with cs recruiting that is a shot in the dark moving at the speed of light
Our firm literally just hired our 1L Summer clerk 3 weeks ago :,D
she was a referral/classmate of a previous coworker who left us for law school haha
we're small though, so whatever thats worth
AngryMiniCar
16:59
@c0bra1: I don't know how it works either but I'd assume the worst they can do is tell you you don't have anything yet and if you apply again it'll make it seem like you're actually really interested?
AngryMiniCar
16:59
Idk
NosyBeagle
16:59
i think mine hired some too. I am a mailroom gremlin so I only see them when they want to mail stuff :(
AngryMiniCar
16:59
IDK IDK don't take my advice for it lol. That's how I got some of my positions in undergrad but law is a different monster
idk with minicar
i agree
not idk omg
send an email, tell them you're an incoming 1L and looking to apply! even if they say you can't, you're on their radar if you re-apply after 1L
maybe if they ask for proof, show your acceptance letter and deposit confirmations or something? or you could probably ask admissions for some sort of proof of enrollment
holy fuck a recent nyu acceptance didn't hear back for almost half a year
17:45
i should see if i can get the recruiter name. this is a big company, not a firm, so i doubt they'll care too much, they might just ATS for graduation year. thanks yall
ya never know!!! always good to put your foot in the door no matter what it is
big companies included!!!
17:52
found a 1L that is doing the exact internship and sent him a connection request. i <3 linkedin
17:52
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