You can register a logo with the USPTO by using the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) or other online trademark service. If your logo includes design elements, you will need to upload an image, using a . jpg file, of the logo as part of your trademark application.
You need permission to use a logo unless it is for editorial or information purposes, such as when a logo is used in a written article or being used as part of a comparative product statement. Other than these two instances, you should never assume you can use a trademarked logo.
You can copyright your logo with the United States Copyright Office and file a trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Both processes are available online.
With trademarks, the entire process can be completed online pretty easily, even if you do it yourself without hiring an attorney. The United States Patent and Trademark Office, or USPTO, provides great self-help and a manageable online interview.
Steps to Get Permission to Use a Logo Identify the Logo Owner: Find out who owns the rights to the logo. Request Permission: Submit a formal request that outlines how and where you want to use the logo. Negotiate Terms: If the owner has conditions, discuss them and make sure they work for your needs.