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Do you have to trademark multiple logos?
Answer: Typically, you do not need to file trademark applications for various different versions of your logo. That said, if budget allows, a trademark attorney can evaluate whether or not additional filings could be helpful to round out protection of your brand.
Can you register more than one logo?
Registered. You can use as many logos as you want under the same clothing line. So it’s really up to you whether you want to have separate logos under separate clothing lines; or use multiple logos under one clothing line.
What is a combined trademark?
A combined trademark is made up of more than one component, such as a company’s name and logo merged into a single design. The name alone or the logo alone are not covered by the trademark laws. The way to avoid this is to file one trademark application for the name and another for the logo.
Can a product have more than one trademark?
Co-branding is usually understood as the use of two or more trademarks on a single product, each mark belonging to a different owner and pointing to a different source. In such circumstances, the retailer’s trademark cannot act as a source identifier of the clothing which only has one source, the manufacturer.
Can you file a trademark without a logo?
You don’t own the federal trademark rights to the name by itself, or the logo by itself. You only own the trademark rights to the name and logo displayed together as a single unit. This might work well enough for you if you always use your name in conjunction with your logo.
Can I add a logo to my trademark later?
Adding a class to a registered trade mark However, once you’ve registered your mark, you can’t expand the scope of protection – you can’t add extra classes or alter the representation of the mark (eg change your logo). You may need to file a new registration to protect your existing trade mark under different classes.
Can you trademark a word and logo at the same time?
So if you were planning to apply for a trademark, we suggest that you register a word mark first since it gives you wider protection. You may also register both a word mark and a logo version as long as you give two separate applications. Downside is you have to pay twice, one for each application.
Can I trademark a name already in use but not trademarked?
If you’re wondering, “can you trademark something that already exists,” the simple answer is “no.” Generally speaking, if somebody has used a trademark before you, you can’t register the trademark for yourself.
Should I trademark my logo or business name?
Generally speaking, you should apply for trademark registrations for your business name, logo, slogan and designs separately.
Can a company trademark a name and logo?
If another company tried to register your name as a trademark, you might have a case to object. But one thing is for certain: You will never have the same rights as if you filed the federal trademark for the name and logo separately.
How much does it cost to trademark a logo?
Logo designers cost money. The trademark application fee is at least $350, plus attorney fees if you retain one. If the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) upholds a trademark owner’s objection to your logo, you will need to pay again for each of these services. A trademark search can save you time, effort, and money.
Which is the best example of a trademark?
Examples include the bite missing from the Apple logo. If you want to use a common symbol for your logo, then it must possess similarly distinctive characteristics. Here are some examples that better illustrate what is acceptable when trademarking a universal or symbolic logo:
Do you have to file two trademark applications?
After all, you’d then only have to file two applications and therefore pay only two fees, rather than three. Do not let this shortcut tempt you. If a trademark attorney suggest you do this, walk away immediately – they’re giving terrible legal advice.