What is the difference between trademark and copyright?
Q. I have designed a piece of jewelry. I have the forms from my secretary of state to trademark it in my state. On the form, I can select the media that I am trademarking it to, i.e. jewelry, stickers, clothing, etc. I am unsure of the difference between trademark and copyright. I don't want someone else in my state duplicating my pendant because it is themed around my state. I was thinking that a trademark would protect me. Can someone please explain the difference between trademark and copyright?
Asked by M L - Wed May 30 15:13:34 2007 - - 7 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Trademark protects a design, and can be registered with the Patent & Tradmark Office for additional legal protection. Copyright protects the expression of an idea, and attaches as soon as the expression of that idea is published. You want trademark.
Answered by Gen. Stiggo - Wed May 30 15:18:14 2007

How does one register or trademark a phrase?
Q. How does one go about trademarking or registering a catch phrase? My friends and I have came up with an interesting catch phrase and want to start selling it on T-Shirts. How do you register or trademark a phrase?
Asked by Claudius8110 - Wed Aug 13 12:38:47 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Follow the link. Keep in mind that registering a trademark usually costs a few thousand dollars.
Answered by smedrik - Wed Aug 13 12:44:18 2008

How can I register a trademark of my own?
Q. I need to register my trademark before i bring out my stuff. Its for a business so I got no idea how to register it. Can anyone please give me a link or anything that might help.
Asked by lily - Mon Feb 26 09:52:48 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. copyright.com
Answered by thomy8s - Mon Feb 26 11:38:45 2007

How do you register a trademark worldwide?
Q. I have looked for ages on the web to find out how to register my trademark. I am covered in the UK & Europe but not the States etc. Any ideas how I can do this and are there cheap ways to do it??
Asked by heath - Wed Jan 31 06:45:00 2007 - - 1 Answers - 2 Comments

A. U S Patents in Wash. DC
Answered by da_hammerhead - Wed Jan 31 12:22:16 2007

Should I repeat the trademark symbol every instance that trademark is used in a document?
Q. I'm in the middle of revamping my company's website and was wondering if it is necessary to use for every instance the particular trademark appears or does once get the point across? Example: Trademark was the first blah blah blah. blah blah blah. more fluff. Trademark is the blah blah blah. So is the second necessary since it has already been defined as a trademark prior in the paragraph?
Asked by raabhimself2152 - Sat Mar 21 13:24:59 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The , SM or symbol need only appear in the first or most prominent mention of the mark. Omission of the , SM or symbol does not invalidate or compromise a trademark owner s rights in a trademark. Its purpose is to alert the public to the ownership of the mark, and it is one of the primary ways to affirmatively protect a mark.
Answered by ron_mexico - Sat Mar 21 17:00:47 2009

What is the price value for the trademark of twentieth century fox?
Q. What is the price value for the trademark of twentieth century fox? Help is appreciated. Thanks.
Asked by Gavin T - Tue Jul 21 19:20:09 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is only worth what some company is willing to pay for it.
Answered by Tubby - Thu Jul 23 05:45:42 2009

How do I trademark a tagline for a business?
Q. Does anyone know how to put a trademark on a tagline for a business? What are the costs involved (estimate)? Thanks in advance for your help!
Asked by kaboodle777 - Mon Jul 20 17:44:46 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's necessary to research the mark comprehensively prior to filing to ensure that there is no possibility of infringing upon another party. 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. 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… [cont.]
Answered by TM Express - Thu Jul 23 13:13:43 2009

What is a quality trademark for baby clothing&accesories?
Q. Hi, my husband and I were named Godparents for our friends soon to be born baby. We have no babies ourselves, and we have no idea what could be a good present, we are looking for some gift set online, but I wonder what is a quality brand - trademark? We dont know what to give, but we do want it to be quality, and something that wont give the baby allergy or anything like that. Any ideas? Thanks!
Asked by Aija - Sun Aug 30 16:57:21 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

Does anyone know which is the offical trademark website in the uk?
Q. I would like to trademark a name and a few logos and I have googled trademark website but it brings up a few different sites. I would like to get the best coverage (so basically worldwide) at the best price. Does anyone know anything about this?
Asked by sweet08 - Wed Aug 5 03:26:54 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Intellectual property office. Ignore companies who say they can register trademarks for you.
Answered by not in my yard - Wed Aug 5 03:42:11 2009

What does commerce mean when it comes to registering a trademark?
Q. I'm trying to trademark a organization name and one of the questions on the form is whether the title will be used in commerce, or if there is a real intent to use this title in commerce. I'm having trouble understanding exactly what they mean by this. This organization is 100% non-profit, and I have no intent of making any money for myself with it.
Asked by amanda - Sun Feb 7 19:30:08 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Commerce means that you are going to be selling a product or service As a non-profit, the answer is NO
Answered by jwishz - Mon Feb 8 18:36:12 2010

Is it possible to trademark a name which is not your company registered name?
Q. example: If company name is bla ltd but want to put a label to it as in the late collection can you trademark 'late collection' if the name is ofcourse not already used or trademarked. so 'late collection' is running as a label but actual company name is bla ltd- infact can you trademark both?
Asked by M B - Fri Jul 4 07:23:30 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes its possible ...go ahead ...best of luck
Answered by tripurari jha - Fri Jul 4 07:27:50 2008

How do I register or trademark my business name and logo?
Q. How do I go about deciding if I need to trademark or register my business name and logo so nobody else can use it? Where can I do it for cheap?
Asked by thefashiongallerie - Tue Jun 17 10:37:00 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. You may do this online at the US Patent and Trademark Office webiste: www.uspto.gov Fairly simple, you can do it yourself If you register a trade name with your state, you are only protected in that state. If it's really valuable, go to uspto.gov
Answered by jwishz - Tue Jun 17 10:58:30 2008

How do you Copyright and Trademark a Poster?
Q. This is a unique Poster I realized with Publisher. There is no pictures but only data on this poster, numbers and words. It's in black in white. I would like to sell this poster but I would like to protect my idea because it's kind of easy to be copied. The name of this poster is very descriptive, should I trademark the name. I already own a bunch of different domains in relation to this product. Thank you.
Asked by Frenchy - Tue Feb 21 10:22:02 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You need to register your poster in US Patents and Copyright Office for the protection of unsolcitated use take assistance of a lawyer.
Answered by jcbroogley - Wed Feb 22 11:45:26 2006

How can I renew my trademark without paying a lawyer?
Q. I have a trademark I need to get renewed. But I don't want to pay a lawyer. How can I renew it myself?
Asked by HealthyStealthy - Fri Mar 27 06:31:40 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You also may want to check out:
Answered by Rudy - Fri Mar 27 13:37:11 2009

How do you become a trademark paralegal? Are there courses for this or is there only training in this field?
Q. Please tell me courses you can take (if any) and/or where would be a good place to find training (maybe online) if you have no paralegal much less trademark paralegal training at all.
Asked by DC Southern Jaguar - Thu Jul 26 17:34:20 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. As with any profession, you have to begin with a wider base of practical legal knowledge first. Although a certificate is not required to gain entry into the field, a good way to start is by enrolling in a paralegal certification program. Paralegals become specialists in a particular practice area by virtue of real work experience supplemented by further academic study if appropriate. If you want to fast-track yourself into trademark law, I would suggest that you structure a work-study type program for yourself by finding an entry level position at a small to medium-sized trademark law firm and attending the paralegal classes in the evenings and weekends. Remember to keep your options open, you never know when trademark law will… [cont.]
Answered by D.K. - Thu Jul 26 18:39:53 2007

What does it mean if a trademark is abandoned?
Q. Does it mean that it can be re-registered by someone else? What are reasons why someone would abandon a trademark? Can't judge this, hence a vote is in order. Logically.
Asked by Ejsenstejn - Wed Aug 30 19:42:56 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. losing proposition
Answered by unknown - Wed Aug 30 19:46:00 2006

can i trademark a certain image of someone that is artistically altered?
Q. i altered a photo of george bush and plan on profiting off of this image by putting it on tshirts and selling them. can i trademark this particular image since i created it? and protect my intellectual property?
Asked by wildbill_52280 - Thu Dec 27 01:23:08 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. you are confusing copyright with trademarks. basically... in the USA, copyrights are automatically granted to any creative works you create unless it is a work for hire. for a fee, you may optionally register your copyright and have the facts of your copyright placed in the public record in case later on you have to sue people in court and actually win money. see for more info.
Answered by soothsayer - Thu Dec 27 01:48:17 2007

How to remove trademark from image converter images?
Q. I used image converter plus (Demo) to convert my pictures, and a trademark appears on the bottom right hand corner, if its possible how do i remove it.
Asked by Jose Z - Wed Apr 8 16:13:08 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

How much does it cost to register a trademark? how long does it take?
Q. How much does it cost to register a trademark? how long does it take? What is the criteria?
Asked by KristyN - Sun Jul 16 00:44:58 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A trademark protects the trademark owner from unauthorized use of his or her trademark. A trademark may be any word, name, symbol, or device that identifies the source of goods or services. Any time a source of goods or services claims rights to a mark, he or she may indicate his or her claim with a common law claim of trademark, namely, TM for trademark or SM for service mark. The claim comes without registration. A common law trademark owner may proceed in federal court against a person who creates confusion in commerce vis a vis his or her common law trademark. However, only federally registered trademarks are granted nationwide rights from the date of registration, presumption of validity, and presumption of exclusivity. … [cont.]
Answered by fzaa3's lover - Sun Jul 16 01:07:36 2006

How do i Trademark or copywrite the name of my band?
Q. I'm starting a band and i dont know if i'm supost to copywrite or trademark the name of our band or how to do it.
Asked by Plant-man - Wed Dec 19 03:49:12 2007 - - 2 Answers - 3 Comments

A. Your band name is generally not entitled to copyright protection. Depending on how it is used, your band name may be entitled to trademark protection. Your band name cannot be "trademarked" in any abstract sense. In order to be entitled to trademark protection, your band name must be used as a trademark (i.e., in commerce as a source of goods or services). For example, a band name may function as a service mark for entertainment services in the nature of performances by a musical group if it is used to identify and distinguish the service of providing live performances (see TMEP 1301.02(b)), or as a trademark for a series of musical recordings (see TMEP 1202.09(a) et seq.). A link to the TMEP is below. You can look up my citations… [cont.]
Answered by ron_mexico - Wed Dec 19 10:01:20 2007