Trademarks
Take a few simple steps to safeguard your brand. See how trademarks can protect your logos, slogans, company name, and more.
How to do a trademark search
Before you decide to trademark the name of your business or settle on a logo, make sure no one else is using them.
Intellectual property assignment: What it is and how to make one
Just as with buying and selling physical property, transferring the ownership of intellectual property is an important part of doing business.…
How long does it take to register a trademark?
Once you have a name, slogan, logo, or phrase for your product or service, file a trademark application as soon as possible, as it often takes a year…
Filing an international trademark
Federal laws determine how you can register a trademark in other countries. Find out more about how to register a trademark in other countries,…
Trademark a name
Registering a trademark for a business name is a great way to protect your brand. Find out how to get started, how long it takes, tips for getting…
Trademark registration: An overview
Trademarks protect your business name and strengthen your brand identity. When you register your trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office…
Trademark protection of color: Louboutin's red-soled shoe is a clever logo
A deeper look at the question of trademark and the use of color in product design.
Trademarks vs. copyrights: Which one is right for you?
Copyrights and trademarks are both important tools in protecting your intellectual property, but knowing what you need can be confusing.
The importance of trademark protection
If you are not already thinking about trademark protection for your business, you should be. If you have been neglecting this aspect of your business…
Developing an IP strategy
Protecting your invention, logo or creative work with a patent, trademark or copyright is important. But equally important is creating an IP strategy…