Protected term

A protected term is a designation that may only be used if certain testable requirements are met.

Protected terms include:

• Seal for trade goods to ensure reliable quality standards
• Trademarks
• many job titles , protected by state-certified training

A term is protected by its state recognition. This can be done through an entry in the German Patent and Trademark Office , through state legislation itself or through subsequent enforcement of trademark law.

Web links

• Bio-Siegel of the Federal Government: http://www.bio-siegel.de
• http://www.markengesetz.de/