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2007-05-02 20:50:42 · 6 answers · asked by Eurasia 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Get a patent.
2007-05-02 20:59:39 · answer #1 · answered by Points whore 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You've got two different issues here - let's tackle them one at a time.
BRAND NAME - TRADEMARK
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.
DESIGNS ON FRONT OF SHIRTS - COPYRIGHT
If you're just talking about text - you cannot copyright those. There must be a design element. If you're talking more about slogans, please see above for trademarks.
You can do this at the US Copyright Office – see the last 2 links in the source box. The application is fairly simple & the cost is $45 per application.
Despite what others state, a "poor man's" copyright is NOT the same as registering it. Here's what the US Copyright Office has to say:
"The practice of sending a copy of your own work to yourself is sometimes called a 'poor man’s copyright.' There is no provision in the copyright law regarding any such type of protection, and it is not a substitute for registration."
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2007-05-03 03:29:15 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Register a trademark for your brand name and then copyright your quotes. I included a site that might have everything you need.
2007-05-03 03:25:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Register for a copyright.... you can legally own the brand.
The link below might help...
I just went to Google and typed this:
How to get a copyright
2007-05-02 20:57:08 · answer #4 · answered by bakfanlin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
properly I call the gelatin mildew issues (lol i do no longer even kno what they are certainly referred to as) "Jello" , "Kleenex" for tissue and bandages "Bandaids". yet i think of that's usual, whether the bandaids you have are not the bandaids style. yet calling toothpaste "colgate" isn't usual..haha. Skippy is waaaay greater effectual then jif.
2017-01-09 09:05:04 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
copyright your logo and name.
you can also incorporate and trademark your name
2007-05-02 20:54:47 · answer #6 · answered by John K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋