How do you file a copyright and trademark in the US?

You file the appropriate application and fees with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Then they review it and decide whether or not to issue it. They're online at www.uspto.gov.

You can file online at the US Copyright Office. http://www.copyright.gov/register/

To register a trademark, that's done either through 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 (OR are planning to 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!

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go to the USPTO website. There are specific forms and procedures for doing so. Go to the FAQ section first. If your copyright or trademark involves highly complicated items, or items of a highly technical nature, you should consult with an IP attorney. Write to me if you need a referral. I own a number of US Patents (not trademarks or copyrights, but intellectual property nonetheless), and can refer you to my attorney who helped me obtain US Patents.

Your written work is copyrighted from the moment it's saved to a fixed medium, like your computer. If you wish to register the copyright, go to loc.gov (the library of congress), which issued copyrights.