11. When can I use TM or SM or ®?
Any time you claim rights in a mark, you can [...]
12. I use a slogan to advertise my company’s services. Should I register the slogan as a service mark, or should I copyright it?
Federal copyright law protects an original artistic or literary work, [...]
13. Do you need to be a corporation to register a mark?
Whoever owns a mark can apply to register it. A [...]
14. My logo always appears in a certain color scheme. Can I make that color scheme part of my registered mark?
You can, but you do not have to. If you [...]
15. What is a specimen? Do I really have to send in three specimens? Will a photograph or photocopy work?
A specimen is an actual sample of how you use [...]
16. My application was rejected because my proposed mark is “merely descriptive.” What does that mean?
A mark must distinguish the goods or services provided by [...]
17. I want to file a trademark, what are my next steps?
Love Your Trademark can file your mark for you. CLICK [...]