I have an idea that could be printed and sold on t-shirts. I might be able to sell the idea to a printing company. How would I go about doing this?
2006-07-24 17:15:40 · 5 answers · asked by keenan3325 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Advertising & Marketing
It sounds like you want to get into licensing. First, you'll want to ensure that no one else already owns the rights to the same or similar mark for the clothing industry. Then, if clear, you may want to think about filing for a State or Federal trademark.
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 name, it is strongly advised that comprehensive research be conducted to ensure that the name you're interested in is truly available.
This entails searching the pending & registered Federal and State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files. Then, if clear, you can decide if you would like to file for a Federal or a State trademark.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* How to License Your Million Dollar Idea: Everything You Need To Know To Turn a Simple Idea into a Million Dollar Payday, 2nd Edition by Harvey Reese
* Essentials of Licensing Intellectual Property by Alexander I. Poltorak, Paul J. Lerner
* The Licensing Business Handbook, Fifth Edition by Karen Raugust
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-07-25 04:05:16 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My uncle did T-shirts with the old Triumph logo for motorcycle enthusiasts of that genre and made a mint selling them on Ebay
2006-07-25 01:20:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude i wouldnt sell the idea to a printing company, id put it on a tshirt and sell it myself and if it doesnt sell well then id sell it to a printing company
2006-07-25 00:33:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get on ur grind out the back of a chevy astro van. If it sells on the street then try and market it. Plus u keep more of your dough.
2006-07-25 00:19:21 · answer #4 · answered by Soul Survivor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not sell it yourself through one of the internet t-shirt marketplaces, like cafepress.com or zazzle? It's free to set-up and within minutes you'll be in business. If you go with cafepress, please tell 'em bestofdc sent you.
2006-07-25 00:22:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋