The cheapest way to get a trademark is to file a state trademark application, which is typically less expensive than a federal trademark application.
Definition of Trademark A trademark is used to identify goods made by a specific producer. Tom's distinctive logo would be one such example, but trademarks can also take the forms of phrases, words, or symbols. Distinctive sounds, scents, or even shapes and colors can also be registered as trademarks.
You cannot patent a phrase! Patents are used to protect inventions and novel and non-obvious processes, machines, or compositions of matter. Phrases, on the other hand, typically fall under trademark protection.
Texas registrations expire after 5 years unless the registrant submits a renewal to our office during the last 6 months of the 5-year registration period. A mark must still be in use at the time of the renewal. See Form 902. Owners of registered marks are responsible for enforcing their rights to their marks.
Likelihood of confusion is a common reason for refusal of a trademark application. The USPTO will review your application and compare your mark to any existing trademark applications or registered trademarks.
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To order the application forms for Texas trademark registration, contact the Secretary of State at (512) 463-9760 or (800) 735-2989, or download the forms from the office website at .
R gives you much greater legal protections compared to an unregistered trademark (TM). If you register your brand name or logo (otherwise known as a “mark”), you get a legal presumption of ownership over it. Anyone who challenges your ownership has a much greater burden of proof to overcome if it's registered.
Search for registered Trademarks under the Search & Order Records tool.