To register a trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), you will need to fill out and submit a trademark application. You can do this online, using the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS), an online trademark filing service, or you can submit a paper application.
Patents can only be obtained in the United States through an application to the federal government. Copyrights, trade- marks, and service marks may be obtained through tangible expression and/or use, but federal registration of these IP types provides additional protections.
Trademarks, patents, and copyrights are different types of intellectual property. The USPTO grants patents and registers trademarks. The U.S. Copyright Office at the Library of Congress registers copyrights. Use the IP Identifier to learn what kind of intellectual property you have.
USPTO Main Campus The USPTO headquarters occupies five interconnected buildings located at 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria, Virginia.
¶ 15.55. A design patent and a trademark may be obtained on the same subject matter.
How to File a Patent in Texas Do You Have an Idea or Invention? Every invention begins as an idea. Perform Market Research. Verify Patent Eligibility. Conduct a Patent Search. Determine Inventorship & Ownership. Choose the Type of Patent. Prepare the Patent Application. Submit the Patent Application.