You can search all applied-for and registered trademarks free of charge by using the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)'s Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS). If your mark includes a design element, you will have to search it by using a design code.Oct 7, 2020
Is my logo automatically copyrighted?
Yes. A logo that includes artistic or design elements, (i.e. not just the name on its own), is legally regarded as being a work of artistic creation and therefore will be protected under copyright law. Copyright protects the logo as an artistic work.
How do you check if your logo is taken?
Just go to the US Patent Office Website to conduct a trademark search. You will need to: Describe the products or services being sold with the mark. Identify Specific Terms for Your Product or Service.May 9, 2016
How do I protect my logo and brand?
If you want to protect your brand identity you have to register a trademark for your company name, logos, and slogans. By using the trademark symbol, you notify other people that products they use are your property. In order to prevent unauthorized use of your mark by third parties, you have to choose a strong one.
What logos are trademarked?
A trademark logo is a design or symbol which represents a brand or organization. The McDonald's® golden arches, the Nike® swoosh, and the Apple® “missing bite” apple logo are all examples of a trademark logo.