All Trademark registrations go via the US Patent and Trademark office, also known as the USPTO and they define Trademarks as a design, phrase or a word. Below you will find three simple steps on how to Trademark your word, phrase or design.

Step 1 – Do a detailed search!
It is crucial that you do a search to see if your company name is already Trademarked by another company. Your company name that your wanting to Trademark must not infringe another companies name. For example, Trademarking the name ‘Doogle’ for a new search engine would certainly get your application rejected. Be sure you have carried out a detailed search, getting your application rejected simply means a waste of time and money.

Step 2 – Apply for the Trademark!
There are two different types of Trademarks in which you can apply for. If you are going to carry out business nationwide, a ‘Federal Registration’ would be the perfect choice. If not, registering your Trademark with the local secretary state would be ideal. If your choosing the ‘Federal Registration’ option, you may apply on your own or choose an attorney, however, this can become a little expensive. Other options like a legal document filing company or always another option and generally work out less expensive.

Step 3 – You’ve got it. Protect it!
Once you have been issued with your trademark, always display the symbol at the side of your Trademarked name. Maintaining Trademarks is also another MUST. You will need to renew your Trademark every ten years.

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Nice one! I just have one question....if I am wanting to trademark a business which is going to be local...which would you reccomend I use?

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Well written article, but I have a question as well, what if the company was an international one?

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There are many companies upon the Internet that will assist you, i would recommend doing a Google search as i have know experience with any of them.

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Appliyng for a Trademark via 'Federal Registration' would be the choice for you.

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For the 'UKers' amongst us, the following link will be of interest:

http://www.patent.gov.uk/

Good post Eagle, i'm thinking about publishing an article for the UK aswell becuase i'm from the UK

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