C.F. Martin & Co. has announced the trademark of the distinctive headstock configuration it has been using on its guitars for more than 161 years.  This is part of its ongoing commitment to protect its intellectual property, including the many innovations in design, manufacture, and production of its instruments.

“The clean, simple, iconic shape of the Martin guitar headstock has long been recognized by consumers as one of the primary identifying brand and design elements of our guitars,” said  Gregory Paul, Martin VP of Corporate Operations . “Use of this shape by others can only be intended to create confusion in the marketplace.” Learn more at martinguitar.com.