How can I copyright a name??

Question

I plan on starting a company in about 2-3 years and I was wondering how can I copyright the name of the company so I can legally own it. By the way, live in California, if it helps.

Answer 1

For copyright info, visit http://www.copyright.gov

For trademark info, visit http://www.uspto.gov

Answer 2

You wouldn't copyright it. Copyrights can be obtained for things of an artistic nature. This includes, of course, poetry, films, sculptures, music, fiction, etc. But can also include things that may not necessarily seem "artistic" in the general sense of the word. Copyrights can also be obtained for advertising copy, games, software programs and blueprints, to name just a few.

To protect a business name within your industry, you would apply for a trademark.

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.

Of course, it's necessary to research the mark comprehensively prior to filing to ensure that there is no possibility of infringing upon another party.

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.

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

Answer 3

Like other's said go to local goverment building and ask about it they should give you forms to fill out if filled out right bing bang boom you go yourself a copyright

Answer 4

why no use own name better

Answer 5

Your local gov. office.....