Operate Logo Permit For Free

Can I trademark a logo for free? No, you can't register a logo for free, but you can establish a common law trademark for free by using the logo to brand your products. Common law trademarks are free and do not require any paperwork or forms.

Short answer: yes. However, you can only do this if you operate as a sole proprietorship under your own legal name and your province or territory doesn't require you to register your business. Even if you're not required to register, there may be licences required depending on your location and industry.

Simply put, limited commercial use means you can use the software, design, logo, or tool on products you intend to sell ? but only for a limited amount. For instance, let's say you have a Getty Image agreement which states you can use an image for limited commercial use up to 5,000 times.

If you want to use another company's logo on your website, you should assume that the logo is protected intellectual property. Copyright, trade mark and consumer laws will protect most logos. Hence, you should seek permission to use the logo from the copyright or trade mark owner.

Generally, if the trademark owner gives you permission to use his trademark, you may have to pay him a licensing fee and sign a licensing agreement incorporating the specific terms of any commercial and noncommercial use.

Trademark infringement is prosecuted under civil laws, and is not a criminal act. Instead, lawsuits over trademark infringement will usually require you to stop using the trademark, and you may have to return any profits made off of the infringing use, or pay money damages for the use of the trademark.

In general, the permissions process involves a simple five-step procedure: Determine if permission is needed. Identify the owner. Identify the rights needed. Contact the owner and negotiate whether payment is required. Get your permission agreement in writing.