Do I need to trademark the logo for my business?

Do I need to trademark the logo for my business?

To protect your logo, you need a trademark or service mark (trademarks are generally used for products, while service marks are usually applied to services). You should not copyright or patent a logo design.

Can I copyright my business logo?

To copyright your logo, you need to use the copyright symbol. This familiar symbol of the letter “c” contained in a circle is the universal symbol for copyright. Include the symbol or word within your logo or right next to it. To trademark your logo, you need to register it and pay a fee.

Do I own the copyright to my logo?

Initial ownership of the copyright in a graphic work, such as a logo, normally vests in the individual who creates that work. The exception is a work made for hire, created by an employee working within the scope of his or her employment, but that does not apply to a work created by an independent contractor.

What happens if I don’t trademark my logo?

If you do not register your trademark, you will have legal rights only within the geographic areas where you operate. This means you may be able to stop a subsequent user of the mark, even if it is a bigger company, from using the mark in your geographic area only.

How much does a logo copyright cost?

What Does it Cost to Trademark a Logo? The cost to trademark a logo with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is $275–$660 as of June 2020, plus legal fees. You can register a trademark with your state for $50-$150, but federal registration offers a great deal more legal protection.

How do I protect my brand name and logo?

Register Your Trademark The best thing founders can do to legally protect their brands is to register their trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. You can do it online, but founders should definitely consider enlisting the help of an attorney, as there are many forms to fill out and strict deadlines.

How can I protect my logo legally?

How can I trademark my business logo?

1. Do a trademark search in USPTO or EUIPO for similar trademarks to make sure yours doesn’t conflict with another registered mark.
2. Complete a trademark application.
3. Wait and monitor for progress.

How do I make sure no one uses my logo?

If you want to protect your brand identity you have to register a trademark for your company name, logos, and slogans. By using the trademark symbol, you notify other people that products they use are your property. In order to prevent unauthorized use of your mark by third parties, you have to choose a strong one.

How do I protect my business name and logo?

Trademark. A trademark can protect the name of your business, goods, and services at a national level. Trademarks prevent others in the same (or similar) industry in the United States from using your trademarked names.