DoMyLLC Trademark Services
Anything of value that you own, you usually want to protect with our trademark services. This is true for a business as well. Well known brand names, logo and slogans are valuable assets to businesses. The use of a trademark by an individual or business that is not authorized to do so can cost a company a lot of money.
Here at DoMyLLC, our trained LLC specialists understand the needs of small businesses and are dedicated to providing excellent customer service. Incorporating with DoMyLLC takes 15 minutes of your time. Simply place an order and provide a signature if needed. We make it that easy to DO.
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Trademarks date back to before 1946 with the passing of the Lanham Act. The act was passetd to protect trademark owners. It outlines the federal statutes for trademark law in the United States.
A trademark can be a name, word, slogan or logo that is used to distinguish company’s products/services from one another. Some of the more famous trademarks are: the McDonald’s “Golden Arches”, the Nike “Swoosh” logo, the Facebook “F” and the Twitter “Bird.”
Registering a trademark will:
- Protect the name, word, slogan or logo.
- Prevent others from using corporate assetts.
- Build brand awareness.
- Give you legal action for infringement.
DoMyLLC has two services to assist in obtaining a federal trademark:
Comprehensive Search
Check the availability of your trademark.
Federal Application
Complete an application for trademark approval.
What is a trademark?
A trademark is intellectual property given over a brand name, slogan or logo. Once approved with the United State Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), owners have exclusive rights to use that mark within the class of goods and services it is registered.
How much does a trademark cost?
The cost to register a trademark is $375 per trademark, per international class the mark is being registered in. If one mark is being registered in one class, the fee is $375. If one mark is being registered in 3 international classets the fee would be $1125 (3 classets x $375 =$1125).
Where are trademark applications filed?
All trademark applications are filed with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).
What does registering a trademark do?
Registering a trademark gives the owner(s) exclusive rights to use that name, word, slogan or logo within a certain category of goods or services. Trademarking also establishes a federal record of ownership over a company, name, word, slogan or logo.
What is the difference between TM & ®?
TM can indicate one of 2 things; first it can be used to put people on notice that the mark is being used as a trademark. It can also mean that you are in the process and have filed for trademark approval with the United States Patent & Trademark Office. When a mark has an ® next to it, that means the trade mark is registered with the United States Patent & trademark Office and has federal protection.
Comparison Chart– Compare all entity types to determine the proper structure for your business.
Trademark Term Search– Want to see if your trademark is already taken? Search the United States Patent & Trademark Office federal database for your trademark term(s).
To speak with a DoMyLLC trademark specialist contact us toll free at (888)-DoMyLLC (366-9552).