subject: Reasons for Registering a Trademark [print this page] Author: CODANK WEB DESIGN
Registering a trademark can be very beneficial to a company or even an individual investor. While some people feel more comfortable with acquiring the common-law rights to a product or service, others tend to not even engage in the trademark process at all. Actually registering a product or service is very important in order to succeed in your business.
A trademark is a distinctive sign or indicator used by an individual, business, organization, or other legal entity to identify the products or services to consumers with which the trademark appears originate from a unique source, and to distinguish its products or services from those of other entities.
Below are a few reasons why a business or individual should file a trademark application (according to Guide to Starting Your Own Business by Black Enterprise):
Licensing By registering your trademark, you make it an asset that can be licensed, sold, or transferred. This can potentially increase profits for you.
Court Protection With a trademark, you have the right to sue in federal district courts if someone infringes on your ownership.
Nationwide Priority By registering a trademark, you are given the right to use it anywhere in the nation. If your business spreads, you are prepared for that growth.
Penalty for Offenders If your registered trademark is copied, you are assured that legal action will be taken. Penalties can range up to $250,000 in fines or five years in jail for the first offense, or $1,000,000 in fines or fifteen years in prison for the second offense and any thereafter.
To receive more information regarding registering your trademark, consult with an experienced attorney, contact the PTO office, or visit their website at www.uspto.gov/.
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