Trademarks and Copyrights

Register Your Business Name or Logo

Federal registration has several advantages, including:

• Notice to the public of the registrant's claim of ownership of the mark
• Legal presumption of ownership nationwide
• Exclusive right to use the mark on or in connection with goods or services set in registration

Protect Your Works of Art

A copyright is a form of protection provided by U.S. laws to the authors of "original works of authorship", including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works. By registering your copyright, you can:

• Create a public record of your work and your copyright claim
• Sue for copyright infringement if somebody violates your copyright