2006-07-04 20:22:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
A logo would be a trademark and NOT a copyright. Trademarks can be names of products or services, logos, slogans, packaging and even sounds and smells. In essence, a trademark can be almost anything that is used to identify a particular product or service. Registering a trademark grants the owner exclusive rights to the mark within the specified industry.
To register a trademark, contact either your Secretary of State for a State trademark or the US Patent & Trademark Office for a Federal trademark.
If you are only conducting business in one state, then a State trademark is most appropriate. If you conduct business in at least 2 states OR between the US & any other country, you can file for a Federal trademark.
Prior to investing your time, money & effort into a logo, it is strongly advised that comprehensive research be conducted to ensure that the logo you're interested in is truly available.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-07-05 02:48:10 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can access the U.S. copyright office online. Of course, there's a fee--$45.00--to get anything copyrighted.
2006-07-04 20:35:22 · answer #2 · answered by gawaindulac 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋