File a Federal Trademark

A trademark is a name (or phrase), symbol, or design identifying and distinguishing a product from goods and services provided by other companies.

Unlike registering your business name with the County or State, the Federal Trademark offers you Nationwide protection of your mark.

Well-known trademarks include the Nike “Swoosh”, the AT&T “blue planet” or the phrase “I’m lovin’ it” ® from McDonald’s.

Requirements for a Trademark

1. A Trademark must be distinctive.
2. A Trademark must not infringe on existing Trademarks.

Filing a Trademark

1. The first thing is to do a comprehensive search to make sure your name or symbol is distinctive and not already registered.
2. Complete the Federal Application for a Trademark and forward to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) with the $335 fee.
3. A trademark attorney at the USPTO will review and either accept the Trademark Application or reject it and return it for resubmission.
4. Once the Trademark Application is accepted, you may use the ® symbol to identify your trademark as officially Registered.

Our Recommendation

Trademark Law is complex and many applications to the USPTO are rejected. That’s why we highly recommend you have an firm that specializes in trademarks only perform a comprehensive search and prepare the application.

This firm does both the “comprehensive search” and preparation of the Federal Trademark Application at very reasonable prices.

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