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Trademark protection

Why Should You Get a Trademark or Copyright?

Protecting your brand and creative work gives your business a stronger foundation for growth, recognition, and long-term value.

Trademark protection guide · 8 min read
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Brand protection

The Importance of Trademark Monitoring

Registration establishes your rights; ongoing monitoring helps you notice when those rights are being challenged in the marketplace.

Brand protection guide · 7 min read
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Trademark essentials

Common Trademark Mistakes to Avoid

Small oversights in naming, filing, and enforcement can create expensive problems. Learn the habits that keep your trademark strategy on track.

Trademark strategy guide · 8 min read
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Legal technology

The Evolution of Trademark Law in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence is changing how brands search, create, monitor, and enforce trademarks. Here is what businesses should understand.

Trademark law and technology · 8 min read
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Digital markets

Navigating Trademark Issues in the Metaverse

Virtual spaces create new ways to build communities and sell goods, along with new questions about trademark use, ownership, and enforcement.

Digital trademark guide · 8 min read
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Industry outlook

Trademark Trends to Watch in 2024

From AI-assisted searches to sustainable branding, these trends are shaping how businesses protect and grow their identities.

Trademark trends · 7 min read

Trademark Application Process

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Select what you are trying to protect

Enter the name you wish to protect

Does your mark include a living person’s name—even if a stage name or pseudonym or could it be perceived to include a person’s name?
Does your mark include any words other than English or non-Latin characters?
Are you currently using this trademark in your business?

If you do not have proof now, you can submit proof later after your trademark is submitted to the Trademark office. If you do it later, you will need to pay a $100 government fee (for US trademarks).

Will the trademark be owned by an individual or an entity such as a corporation or LLC?

Identify the owner of the trademark. This is the person or organization who will be the owner of record. If you choose individuals, you can enter as many names as you want who own the mark. With an organization, you will have to identify someone to be the person of contact for the organization.

DMCA Takedown

Complete your application in 7 minutes. Have questions? Call (877) 721-4579 or LIVE CHAT for real-time support.

Select what you are trying to protect

Identify the owner of the trademark. This is the person or organization who will be the owner of record. If you choose individuals, you can enter as many names as you want who own the work.

Notice sender details

Tell us who owns the copyrighted material and how we can reach the person sending the notice.