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What are the advantages of registering your name as a trademark?
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∙ 12y ago
Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks are ways to ensure complete control of a intellectual property by the creators or those assigned or transferred these rights by the originator of the content.
The interpretation of copyright law is often challenging because the parameters of what is copyrighted material is often subjective and defined by social norms and values within a particular society or even among a group of people in a society.
For example Hollywood has a radically different position on what copyrights entitle the creator and/or the owner of the creative intellectual property content, than that of the Open Source and Open Content communities who seek more flexible alternatives to copyright law.
There are not just one alternative to copyrights but many. One notable and often used alternative is Creative Commons.
Patents similarly encourage invention and research by protecting the researcher's work so that they are given credit as the primary and leading developers of that particular innovation in technology.
Trademarks are primarily used as marketing tools for corporations and include logos, company, product and brand names. However, in some cases the use of a trademark is a important tool for consumers to ensure that the brand they select is the actual real one and not a reproduction or knock off of the original. Oftentimes people will use the name of another company, to sell more of their own products without properly consulting or giving proper value or result to the originators of that name or concept.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt's easier to take action against others using the name fraudulently.
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How does one go about registering a business name?
Registering a business name depends on which country one is in. In the UK one can register a name on the 'Trademark Eagle' website. One can also register a name at 'Formations House'.
How do you file a patent and trademark in Ghana?
For Registering a trademark see related link. For filing a patent see related link.
Do you copyright a company logo?
You would derive more benefit from registering it as a trademark.
Is it illegal to use a trademark name on a personal product?
No; you would need to make a good-faith search to find others using the name, and the existing business could claim a common-law trademark without registering for formal protection.
Why is a trademark search used?
Hi,Trademark is the legal term which is used to represent the company or product. Before registering a Trademark, you should search the availability of the Trademark in Trademarks411.com | Trademark Search Online to well ensure the availability.This is a free service.Hope this helps.
How much does it cost to copyright a restaurant name?
You don't copyright a name. You can Trademark a name by registering it with the Patent and Trademark Office in Washington. To register it cost $325. However, to start with, you can simply use the R in a circle mark next to the name and there is some protection. To bring a case in court would require official registration.
In Canada is it legal to have a trademark without registering it?
It is not mandatory to trademark your business identity in Canada. A common law trademark is a non-registered trademark that is typically implemented in order to show the intent to trademark. Unfortunately, common law trademarks are difficult to defend legally as no registration has been conducted, though they can be very important in the process of appealing an application for a trademark. It is possible for one to appeal a trademark process by arguing that they have been utilizing the name for a longer period of time and be successful. It is, however, true that the only way to protect a mark is to register it as a trademark. For more on Canadian Trademarks visit the link below.
What is the process on how to trademark a name?
You will have to go to the a US trademark office tp get the trademark for the name. You will have to file the paperwork for the form and then deliver it to the office.
What protects a products name from being used by others?
Trademark. The trademark law prevents companies from stealing a product name. The Trademark Symbol -- > ™
Is domain name a trademark?
No.
What is a trademark name?
Mcdonalds
Do you trademark or a copyright a companys name?
A company name, if it is related to a product or service, may be a trademark or service mark. If the company's name is not related to its products then it would not be registrable as a trademark. Names cannot be copyrighted.
