There are many steps in registering a business trademark. Check out our breakdown on how to do it right.
- Registration of a trademark protects a business’s rights to use the mark to identify its goods and/or services and to prevent another company from using the same mark for the same class of goods or services.
- To register a business trademark, you need to file either the TEAS Plus or TEAS Standard electronic application with the USPTO.
- Although you can legally register a trademark with the USPTO on your own, it is highly recommended that you seek out a trademark attorney to assist you. Hiring a trademark attorney simplifies the process and increases the accuracy of your application.
- This article is for business owners interested in protecting their brand by applying for a trademark.