A certification mark is used to distinguish goods and services that are certified by an independent certification body as meeting certain standards and requirements, from goods and services that do not meet those standards. 

Certification marks cannot be used by the registered proprietor of the mark due to the requirement that the owner be an unbiased, independent certification authority. 

 

HallMark IP files applications for certification marks, advising you on the registrability of the mark and drafting acceptable regulations governing the use of the certification mark where necessary.