Learn how you can protect your trademark
from theft and understand the several
benefits of registering your trademark.

You’re starting a new business venture and you realize that you have created an amazing logo that deserves protection from competitors. Your logo is the most important asset to your business, it clearly separates your source of goods and services from that of your competitors. You can only imagine what would have happened if Microsoft forgot to trademark their logo or Nike forgot to trademark theirs, they might not have been the prestigious brands that they are today.

Time Required to Trademark a Logo:
Upon conducting a trademark search and submitting your completed trademark application generally the process of registration takes 6 months to several years, depending on what, if any, legal issues arise during the process. The average wait time, if everything goes accordingly, is 6 months for an attorney from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to look over your application. You will receive a serial number about 2 months after filing. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will either issue a Certificate of Registration (if you are already using the trademark) or a Notice of Allowance (if you intend to use the mark).

The Trademark Registration Process:
Trademarks411's quick and easy process was developed by our attorneys, who have actual experience filing trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and getting them approved. We know what the United States Patent and Trademark Office requires for your requested mark or phrase to be approved.

Here is how it works:
1. Complete our simple online questionnaire. If you choose the "Trademark Search", our trained staff will be put to work to search across state and federal records to make sure no one is using your mark or phrase and notify you if someone is.

2. We prepare your trademark application to ensure completeness. We will email or call you if we have any questions or require extra information to submit your application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

3. We electronically submit your application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office for registration. Once your application has been accepted, you will receive an official acknowledgment from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that the application has been filed.

Benefits of Trademarking a Logo:
• Constructive notice nationwide of the trademark owner's claim.

• Evidence of ownership of the trademark.

• Jurisdiction of federal courts may be invoked.

• Registration can be used as a basis for obtaining registration in foreign countries.

• Registration may be filed with U.S. Customs Service to prevent importation of infringing foreign goods.

If you wish to trademark a logo, Trademarks411 can assist you in obtaining one from the convenience of your home or office or even on the go for busy executives & entrepreneurs. Simply answer a few questions online and let us take care of the rest.