“Confusingly similar” refers to a legal concept used in trademark law to determine whether a trademark or trade name is sufficiently similar to another existing trademark or trade name to potentially cause confusion among consumers. When assessing whether two marks are confusingly similar, courts consider factors such as the similarity of the marks themselves, the similarity of the goods or services they represent, the channels of trade, and the likelihood of confusion among consumers. If a court determines that two marks are confusingly similar, it may find that one infringes upon the rights of the other, leading to potential legal consequences such as injunctions or damages.
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March 2024.
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