Commissioners trademark seal

The now recognizable Carbon County seal-created by artist Bobbie Herman-will soon be trademarked by the Board of Carbon County Commissioners (BOCCC) for use on paper and stationary.

While there was much discussion over the ins-and-outs of trademarks during the June 7 meeting of the BOCCC, the commissioners approved a motion to apply for a trademark of the seal. Commissioner Travis Moore and Carbon County Attorney Ashley Mayfield-Davis provided insight into the trademark process during the discussion.

It may be possible for some to confuse the terms “copyright” and “trademark”, or even use the...