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In the U.S., you don't need to register a trademark or copyright your company's logo. Once you put down the original work on paper or digital media and use it to market your business, you automatically own the rights. However, registering a trademark affords you an extra layer of protection.

How to Trademark a Logo. A unique logo can be trademarked by registering it with the USPTO. Anyone can apply online on the USPTO website if the business for which they're authorized to file is principally located inside the U.S. If based outside the U.S., a patent attorney will be required to make the filing.

You may register logos with the Secretary of State in the state where your company is based. This protects your rights within that state, so the logo cannot be copied by brands in other states. The most expensive option is to file a trademark application with the USPTO.

You cannot register a trademark for free because every application filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (?USPTO?) must be accompanied by a non-refundable filing fee. This fee is mandatory and is non-refundable. The USPTO filing fee is $250 or $350 per class of goods or services.

The cost to trademark a logo with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is $275?$660 as of June 2020, plus legal fees. You can register a trademark with your state for $50-$150, but federal registration offers a great deal more legal protection. The USPTO offers four different forms, each with different pricing.

Using the trademark symbols TM, SM, and ® The symbol lets consumers and competitors know you're claiming the trademark as yours. You can use ?TM? for goods or ?SM? for services even if you haven't filed an application to register your trademark.

Registering a logo 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.

Apply yourself The cheapest way to file for a trademark is simply to do it yourself. You can start by searching for the United States Patent and Trademark Office's State (USPTO) website. Then file out the online forms and pay their fees.