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Trademarks, copyrights, and IP -oh my!

by GettingBetterAtIt
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I'm launching a new product and have secured my brand's domain name. Now I want to trademark, register, copyright (whatever) the two words that comprise the brand name. Aside from hiring an attorney is there a legitimate 1-stop shop for this like the Pat. Pending filing services?
#copyrights #trademarks
  • Profile picture of the author Jeff Lenney
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    • Profile picture of the author GettingBetterAtIt
      Thanks -I had been there and was deterred because all of their examples were fully fleshed out logos. I like to get started with just the name and do the logo later (when I get one)
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  • Profile picture of the author onSubie
    Copyright and Trademark are different things.

    Anything you write or own is automatically copyright to you without needing to do anything. Depending on your level of concern you can do things to ensure you can prove copyright in the case of a lawsuit.

    A trademark must be registered with the US patent office and will cost you some money:

    How do I register my trademark?
    You can fill out an application online, check it for completeness, and file it over the Internet using the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) . You can also respond to Office actions and file notices of change of address, allegations of use and requests for extension of time to file a statement of use through TEAS. You can check the status of your application through the Trademark Applications and Registrations Retrieval (TARR) database.

    How much does it cost to apply for a trademark application?
    The filing fees for a trademark application are as follows:

    $275 per class for a TEAS Plus application that meets the requirements of 37 C.F.R. §§2.22 and 2.23 ;
    $325 per class for an application filed electronically using the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) ; or
    $375 per class for an application filed on paper.

    If your application is filed based on a bona fide intent to use the mark in commerce, additional documents and fees will be required at a later time.

    Trademarks

    You would need a registered trademark to protect a domain name and brand.

    You need to make sure your trademark meets the standards to qualify before you apply for trademark.
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