Can I register a trademark

• One of the first mistakes people make is failing to consult a trademark specialist. The importance of doing so is to ensure that your trademark gets accepted. A trademark attorney is well acquainted with the know-how of trademark law and has more insight on the market. This expertise is crucial in your journey to securing your brand. Doing the search process on your own may save you money however the consequences of making a mistake are way more dangerous and costly. A trademark attorney will help you navigate the trademark law water and get you to your end goal faster and more efficiently.
• The next mistake customers make is failing to carry out extensive research. This extensive search requires time and expertise that can be gained through having done it before. There are a lot of consequences of registering a mark that has not been given due diligence in research. Carrying out an extensive search also includes investigating the registrability of your mark. As you can imagine, this part is one of the most important steps to ensuring your mark is accepted. Our trademark attorneys at OWN-R are skilled experts in carrying out an exhaustive trademark search.
• In relation to the second mistake, clients will make another mistake of relying on inefficient search databases. Many entrepreneurs will turn to free and ultimately inefficient search databases with the intention of cutting costs. This will only end up being expensive and time-wasting. Sometimes, we need to understand that securing a trademark is an investment and can be done right the first time. It is more valuable to partner with a trademark attorney in order to ensure a successful registration.

A trademark can be registered by an individual or by a company. However, the requirements for filing an application to register a trademark will differ from who is registering the trademark. Most applications are made by companies or by entrepreneurs on behalf of their companies. It is also very possible for an individual to own a trademark even without having a company with the intent of using it in the future for commercial purposes.

When it comes to taking ownership of the trademark if it were filed by a company the right belongs to the company and not to its owners. The opposite is true for applications that are filed by the sole proprietor. The owner of a sole proprietorship (individual entrepreneur) will have the rights to the trademark.

Sometimes, a trademark can be owned by a company that does not use it in commerce but will licence the rights to use the mark to another company. The benefits and value of trademarking are quite diverse.

Before starting the process of registering a mark that will distinguish you from your competitors, you must know when to register a trademark and when not to.

Before you register your trademark make sure that it is distinctive, registrable, and cannot be opposed by any third parties. You should ensure that the trademark complies with the provisions of the trademark law under which it is going to be filed.

Remember that, the fees you pay when filing your application are non-refundable and that there is no guarantee that your mark will be accepted. If your mark happens to be rejected, you will have lost money and time you put into the application.

Before you register your trademark, consult with a trademark lawyer to make sure that your trademark is accepted.

Registering your trademark will be of great value to your company because it gives you total ownership to your brand, it keeps away any third parties that will try to steal your brand and most importantly, a trademark can be one of the greatest assets to your company.

For an extensive look into more benefits of registering your trademark…