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how does one go about getting a trademark for a t-shirt idea($0-$50.00)?
I have an idea or two about making t-shirts to support my cause(Leprosy Mission of Canada),and just don't have a lot of time for research.Any help would be appreciated,Thanks.
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- TM Express™Lv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
To register a trademark, contact either your Secretary of State for a State trademark or the US Patent & Trademark Office for a Federal trademark.
If you are only conducting business in one state, then a State trademark is most appropriate. If you conduct business in at least 2 states OR between the US & any other country, you can file for a Federal trademark.
Prior to investing your time, money & effort into a name, it is strongly advised that comprehensive research be conducted to ensure that the name you're interested in is truly available.
This entails searching the pending & registered Federal and State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files. Then, if clear, you can decide if you would like to file for a Federal or a State trademark.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
Source(s): http://biztaxlaw.about.com/od/research/a/Sec_of_st... -- Contacting your Secretary of State, a listing of links for all states http://www.uspto.gov/ – United States Patent & Trademark Office http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm -- USPTO's Main Trademark Page http://www.nolo.com/resource.cfm/catID/D8932879-DC... -- Nolo's Trademark Resource Center
