Trademarks and Servicemarks

Information about trademarks and service marks, including how to register a trademark or service mark, fees required, how to check on existing trademarks, and whether you need an attorney to register a trademark.

March Madness is a registered trademark and can't be

Information needed for a trademark application.

Does your business have a trademark or service mark? You may want to register your "brand" name to keep it safe from theft. Learn the benefits of registration, about the trademark registration process, using an attorney, and when you get to use the "R" designation.

How to search the trademark data base.

Benefits of registering a trademark or service mark.

When to use the Registration mark for a trademark or service mark

If you have a trademark or service mark that you want to register, here is the process to use.

If you have created a trademark for your business, you want to protect it. This article discusses the difference between a trademark and a service mark and on filing a trademark or service mark application.

How to register a trademark internationally using the Madrid Protocol.

Choosing a business name involves more than just selecting something meaningful. There are legal aspects to selecting and registering a business name.

Learn why the selection of a business name is so important. We'll discuss the processes of selecting a business name, registering a business name, trademarking a business name, changing a business name.