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Trademark Laws For Business Names In Georgia
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So, getting your Federal trademark comes down to meeting the same four trademark requirements: No conflicts with other trademarks. Trademark distinctiveness. Use in commerce. The capability to be a source identifier.
Before you start using the mark or try to register it as a federal trademark, you should do a trademark search to determine whether your proposed mark is available to use or whether another business is already using the name or has already registered it as a trademark.
Any person who uses a trademark or service mark in Georgia may file an application for registration of that mark with the Office of the Secretary of State. If the statutory requirements are met, then the Secretary of State will issue a certificate of registration.
Trademark registration process in Georgia Filing. New trademark application. Formal examination. Check of formal requirements. Publication and Substantive examination. The Office runs examination for up to 6 months. Registration. Issuing of registration certificate.
A trade name is the name a business chooses to do business under. It is commonly known as the “doing business as” (DBA) name and can differ from the company's business name. If you produce goods, you would be applying for a trademark. If you “produce” or provide a service, you would be applying for a service mark.
The standard registration period for a trademark is 11-12 months from the date of filing the application. The accelerated registration period for a trademark is 10 working days from the date of filing the application. Trademark registrations in Georgia are valid for 10 years from the filing date.
You do not have to register your business with the state of Georgia unless you are planning to incorporate, become a specific legal entity or if you plan to do business with the state. In which case, you will need to become a registered vendor through the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS).
Step 1: Go to the IndiaFilings Trademark Search page. Step 2: Type your desired brand name in the search field and click "Search Trademark." Step 3: The results will show the status of the trademark, whether registered, abandoned, or related status.
The cheapest way to get a trademark is to file a state trademark application, which is typically less expensive than a federal trademark application.
Here's a step-by-step guide for how to get a trademark registered as quickly as possible. Step 1: Choose a strong mark. Step 2: Choose a mark that isn't confusingly similar to another mark. Step 3: Begin using your mark in commerce as soon as possible. Step 4: Submit a complete and accurate trademark application.