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Initial trademark protection is usually established by simply selling your product into commerce and claiming your rights to the mark by adding a "TM" to it.
Frankly, you don't ever have to register your trademarks, but it doesn't cost much to do it, and once registered, you've got the power of the US government behind you.
Every inventor can establish trademark protection for a multitude of words, concepts, art and so on:
- A brand name.
- The stylized copy.
- The accompanying artwork, indicia.
- Service marks.
- Trade dress.
All of these marks will become a part of your portfolio.
Before you register your marks, you'll want to do a thorough search. This includes a search of all existing trademarks registered, unregistered or pending.
From Patent to Profit members may search all marks online FREE with our one-click IPSearchLink or with Trademark Hunter software. We strongly suggest you use the Quick Start Guide to take you through the process.
Marks may be filed as "in use" marks or "intent to use". When filing "intent to use" marks, you must put it in use before the PTO will register the mark.
Generally speaking the cost for an attorney to file, prosecute and complete the trademark registration process is usually between $1000 and $1500 depending on the complexity and whether or not the mark is challenged by the PTO. This cost is spread out over a 12- to 18-month period. Renewal fees for a trademark (every ten years) is currently $400.
Once registered you may use the ® logo.
If you need help in searching marks or creating the right marks for your innovation, use our trademark designers to zero-in on the marks that best fit your product.
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