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Step 1
Discuss the appropriate steps in the trademark application process with a qualified intellectual property attorney. Intellectual property laws are intricate, as they protect material expressions of intellect and creativity. Contact your local law school to seek pro bono legal assistance before advancing to the application.
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Step 2
Refine your digital logo before filling out the trademark application. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office requires a clear image that represents the logo to be protected by law. Any misrepresentation or lack of clarity can lead to failure and another application period.
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Step 3
Develop a comprehensive list of the goods and services that will be distributed to the public under the trademark. The USPTO application features a section requiring an exhaustive rendering of the type of business represented by a trademark. Failure to accurately define the activities covered by the trademark will lead to a rejected application.
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Step 4
Send the trademark application around to your business associates, friends, and others affected by the legal protection. There are many details involved with trademark applications. It is important for a trademark applicant to have an extensive review process before the application goes out, in order to save time and money.
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Step 5
Submit your trademark application to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (see Resources below). The agency encourages applicants to submit their materials through their online system to speed up the process.
