A trademark is a distinctive sign, symbol, word, logo, design, shape, sound, or combination used to identify and distinguish the goods or services of one business from those of others. The concept of trademarks evolved from ancient trade practices where craftsmen and merchants used symbols or marks on products to indicate ownership and quality. In ancient Rome and China, artisans marked pottery, weapons, and other goods with special signs to build trust among buyers. During the medieval period, guilds in Europe required craftsmen to use identifying marks on their products. These marks helped consumers recognize the origin and quality of goods and protected skilled artisans against imitation. With the Industrial Revolution and expansion of trade in the 18th and 19th centuries, trademarks became more important because mass production increased competition among manufacturers. The first modern trademark law was enacted in England through the Trade Marks Registration Act of 1875. It provided legal recognition and registration of trademarks. Later, many countries adopted