I am developing a new clothing line, do I need a copyright to protect my designs and label or a trade mark? And how do I do it? Thanxs for any help! I need it!
2006-09-26 07:43:32 · 5 answers · asked by Kini 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
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, it would either be 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 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!
2006-09-26 09:57:15 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has a website you could look at for information on trademarks and copyrights.
2006-09-26 14:47:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trademark for your brand and label. Copyright would be for things that are published like music, articles, photos, etc.
2006-09-26 14:46:54 · answer #3 · answered by Stranger in a Strangeland 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A trademark will protect your brand name and the design that you use for your brand name. It can also protect certain aspects of a design. Think Nike swoosh, Louis Vuitton's LV, or the Rolex Crown.
2006-09-26 14:53:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
trademark
2006-09-26 14:45:51 · answer #5 · answered by Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋