how do I get an aplication if I wanted to patent and tradmark something?

Question

Trying to start my business

Answer 1

If this is related to starting a business, it sounds as if a trademark is most appropriate. Patents are for inventions or for significant improvements to existing products.

To register a trademark, that's done either through 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 (OR are planning to 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.

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

Answer 2

If you are looking to trademark or patent something in the US, the US Patent and Trademark Office is a good place to start. Visit http://www.uspto.gov.

It's generally advisable to use an patent attorney if you have an invention that's patentable. You may have better luck getting a trademark approved, too, if you use an attorney who specializes in intellectual property law. (Patents, trademarks and copyrights are considered intellectual property.)