Trademarks

Protect your “Name, Logo and/or Slogan”

What is a Trademark or Service Mark and How do they differ from Patents and Copyrights?

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A trademark is a brand name. A trademark or service mark includes any word, name, symbol, device, or any combination, used or intended to be used to identify and distinguish the goods/services of one seller or provider from those of others, and to indicate the source of the goods/services.

A patent protects inventions and designs, like engines or a phone casing, and A copyright protects original artistic and literary works, like songs or books.

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Should I register my Trademark/Copyright?

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Although federal registration of a mark is not mandatory, it has several advantages, including notice to the public of the registrant's claim of ownership of the mark, legal presumption of ownership nationwide, and exclusive right to use the mark on or in connection with the goods/services listed in the registration.

Registering your copyright establishes a public record of your claim, allows you to take legal action against infringement, and may entitle you to statutory damages and attorney’s fees in court