Should I trademark my personal name?

Should I trademark my personal name?

Registering a trademark for your personal name can be a good way to protect yourself from people who want to profit by using your name without your authorization. It can also help if you are a victim of cybersquatting.

How do you trademark a name by yourself?

Registering a trademark for a company name is pretty straightforward. Many businesses can file an application online in less than 90 minutes, without a lawyer’s help. The simplest way to register is on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Web site, www.uspto.gov.

Can I copyright my personal name?

No. Names are not protected by copyright law. Some names may be protected under trademark law. Contact the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, [email protected] or see Circular 33 “Copyright Protection Not Available for Names, Titles, or Short Phrases”.

How do I trademark a cheap name?

The cheapest way to trademark a name is by filing with your state. The cost varies depending on where you live and what type of business you own. If you are a corporation or LLC, you can expect to pay less than $150 in most cases, while sole proprietors and contractors can pay anywhere between $50 to $150.

Can you trademark a famous person’s name?

Under U.S. trademark law the celebrity name must function as a trademark, and indicate the source of the goods or services. If a celebrity’s name causes a likelihood of confusion with another mark in an application or registration, the celebrity’s application will be refused.

Can I trademark my initials?

Yes, you can trademark your initials, so long as you are utilizing them to distinguish your goods and services from another company or individual’s products. By trademarking your initials, you will prevent a competitor from using the same initials to identify the originator of goods and services.

Can celebrities trademark their names?

Under U.S. trademark law the celebrity name must function as a trademark, and indicate the source of the goods or services. However, not only must the name act, as a source identifier, but it cannot cause a likelihood of confusion with another pending application or registered mark.