If you're on a budget and you're local, you can apply to register your trademark just in Georgia. That starts accruing common law trademark rights in the US now, no fees. Start using your name as a trademark, and put the ™ symbol after it in every prominent place you use it. Trademarks are usually used as adjectives - "buy Kleenex® tissues" to describe the product someone could (in the future when you're in business) buy. The first step to do is start using your trademark as a trademark in any public places (i.e. If your company X is making "Special Y Widgets", then "Special Y" is more important mark. So if you're selling consulting services, the biz name probably is your mark. Trademarks are the specific word/phrase/logo that a consumer sees that associates the product being sold with the producer who is selling it. Business names are not necessarily trademarks more typically the product or service name is a trademark. r/Copyright /r/Copyrightlaw /r/Cyberlaws /r/IntellectualProperty /r/IPlaw /r/IPNews /r/IPR /r/Patent /r/Patentlawnews /r/PublicDomainĪs noted elsethread, if you're really serious about protection, hire a trademark lawyer if you have the money that will be much simpler and safer. If you're a lawyer or trademark agent and would like to contribute to the wiki or be added to the list of lawyers and agents, send a message to the moderators and we'll add you (check the lawyer list page for requirements). List of lawyers and trademark agents People who may be able to help you with your trademark related issues. TM Resources by country Links to trademark resources broken down by country Why Register Your Trademark? An overview of the benefits of trademark registration. Trademark FAQ Answers to common questions about trademarks. What is a Trademark? Distinguishing trademarks from the various other types of intellectual property, such as copyrights and patents. (And if you're asking questions, be aware that many people are idiots, lawyers included, and it's very possible that people responding to your posts are not actually lawyers, and/or that they have no idea what they're talking about.)Ĭheck out our VERY INFORMATIVE™ Trademarks WIKI I may tag you with some variation of "I'm an idiot" if you give obviously moronic advice. If you're responding to questions, please DON'T GIVE PEOPLE UTTERLY SHITTY RECOMMENDATIONS. If I have a few minutes to kill, I may also play with the subreddit CSS to permanently censor the name of the law firm you were advertising from all future posts. If you haven't contributed to this subreddit before, I'll probably ban you the first time you post spam. Not a problem if you link to actual content on your law practice site or blog or whatever, but please make sure you're linking to something that people might actually want to read. Posts that are nothing more than advertising will be deleted. Please mention the country your matter relates to when asking trademark questions. Since this is a public forum, think twice before posting anything that you might consider confidential.Īlso, trademark law varies from country to country - the law in one country may not be the law in another. If you're concerned about your legal rights, get advice from a lawyer in your country. POSTS AND COMMENTS IN THIS SUBREDDIT ARE FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT LEGAL ADVICE.
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9/11/2023 10:46:23 pm
Starting a business involves creating a clear business plan outlining your product or service, target audience, and financial projections. Register your business, choose a legal structure, and secure necessary permits and licenses. Develop a brand identity, including a logo and website. Secure funding through personal savings, loans, or investors. Set up a business bank account and track finances diligently. Build a strong online and offline presence, market your business effectively, and continuously assess and adapt your strategies to achieve sustainable growth.
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