How do I get a logo trademarked?

Hi Guys,

I currently have this logo contest running ( http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=488514 )and once I choose the winning logo I would like to proceed to get it trademarked.

Does anyone know the steps I need to take?

Regards
Ant

 

I have detailed instructions on how to obtain trademark protection on my webiste at:

How to Register a Trademark

Also, I strongly recommend that you get the winner (or anyone else who submits a logo you want to use) to sign over their intellectual property rights to you. This will need to be done in writing. You want to make sure you own the copyrights. This will prevent them from selling the same or similar logo to anyone else.

If you need help with a form agreement let me know. I can put something together and then post it to my website for others to use as well.

Good luck!

 

Sorry to jump the thread a bit but very helpful post!

Just a aquestion. If getting a trademark would it only ally to the country ion which it has been applied too?

-Dan

 

Dan-

Yes. Trademarks are only valid in the country where they are registered. In the US you must first use a trademark in commerce before you can file. In other countries the rule is generally that you can register first before use.

I would say that most companies just get trademarks in the country where they are located. Only very large companies that operate internationally worry about obtaining trademarks elsewhere.

-Gene

 

Hi Gene,

Thanks for the info. Yes, i'd appreciate getting a copy of the intellectual property rights agreement that you spoke about in your post.

Thanks
Ant

 

Here is a quick link to some detailed help: http://www.uspto.gov/web/trademarks/workflow/start.htm

I've registered a trademark, so PM me if you have questions. It's a pretty straight forward process. If you do it alone, you will find a bunch of odd requests which you have to comply. Not to mention there is a cost involved. I think it's around $250 to $500 (depends on some things)

 

Thank you for the useful post.

It's certainly helped me out in making my first trademark!

 

No problem LB.

Sanjen- sorry not to respond sooner regarding the agreement. I had LASIK surgery last week and have fallen way behind in work and I am away teaching a patent bar review course this week. I haven't forgetten this and will get it to you ASAP.

-Gene

 

Thanks Gene, look forward to it.

 

about $550 total...and it takes a long time to complete the process. Not looking forward to doing it again.

 

Hi Gostats & markn26,

I'd be grateful if you could send me some information about how you registered a trademark.

Thanks
Ant