Texas law requires you to use your trademark before you register it. Injunctive relief may be based on the application of general equitable principles or on express authorization contained in a statute.Any time you claim rights in a mark, you can use TM (trademark) or SM (service mark) to alert the public to your claim. For more than 20 years, John M. Jackson has represented a wide variety of clients in patent litigation and complex commercial litigation matters. The first step in obtaining an injunction is to file suit in the county where the relief you need is to be sought. What remedies are available to redress IP infringement? Generally, plaintiffs seek some form of monetary relief as well as injunctive relief. Item 6 of the application. View on Westlaw or start a FREE TRIAL today, § 2. Secured judgment on appeal to the Fifth. Circuit.