title: Can any childbirth educator use the lamaze trademark?
abstract: A Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator asks about the use of the name Lamaze, which is a licensed (trademark) name. A trademark is a mark of authenticity. It protects both the users and the consumers. Penalty for unauthorized use (e.g., by a childbirth educator who is not an LCCE) can be substantial.
authors.affiliation: N ayna P hilipsen is an attorney in Baltimore, Maryland, and Director of Education and Licensure for the Maryland Board of Nursing. She is also a health educator at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore.
authors.forename: N C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Philipsen