Things You'll Need:
- Trademark paperwork from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
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Step 1
Create a name and logo for your business. To avoid using a name and logo that have already been trademarked, conduct a search using the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office database.
You can also hire a trademark attorney who can conduct this research for you and guide you through the trademark process. -
Step 2
Fill out the appropriate paperwork to register your business name and logo with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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Step 3
Check on the status of your trademark. This process can take five to seven months. You will receive notice when your trademark has been filed.
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Step 4
Obtain a copy of your registered trademark. You can do this by contacting the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. You will need to provide your trademark registeration number when requesting a copy of the trademark certificate.
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Step 5
File an 'Affidavit of Use' after the fifth year but before the sixth year of using the trademark to prevent others from using it. You must also file two additional affidavits before each ten year period you own the trademark.
