What is the difference between a trade name registration and a trademark registration?

A trademark registration is done at the state level and only allows a company to legally operate under that name within that state. A trademark registration, on the other hand, is applied for at the federal level and grants the owner exclusive rights to use that trademark throughout the country.

In which cases is a brand name registration required?

Some states require all businesses operating under a name other than the legal name of the owners to register a trade name. In other states, this is only required for certain business structures such as corporations and LLCs.

How long is a brand name registration valid?

Trademark registrations are typically valid for a limited period of 1-5 years and must be renewed periodically by paying a renewal fee.

What are the costs associated with registering a trademark with the USPTO?

The application fees at the USPTO are between 250$ and 750$ per class of goods, depending on the application form used. In addition, attorney, search and design fees totaling approximately 1,000$ to 3,000$ may apply. Renewal fees are incurred between the 5th-6th and 9th-10th year and every 10 years.

Can I use the ® symbol after registering a brand name?

No, the use of the ® symbol is only permitted for trademarks that are registered with the USPTO. After a brand name registration, you may only use the symbols ™ for trademarks and ℠ for service marks.

Registration of a trade name in the USA - All Incl.

Registration of Trade Name in US states

Our service for registering a Trade names in the USA includes everything necessary: We fill out the required documents, send them in and pay the fees to the Secretary of State's Office.

What is the Registration of a trade Names?

Additional company name: The trade name can be used as an additional company name to indicate different lines of business or Brands to represent.
Legal protection: Protects the trade name from being used by other companies in the same state.
Professional appearance: Enables more professional and targeted marketing.

Role for the customer:

Brandprotection: The registered trade name helps to protect the company's brand and reputation.
Flexibility: Companies can operate under different names in order to address different markets.
Simple processing: We take care of the entire registration process so that customers can concentrate on their core business.

Customers can set the desired state after payment in the customer area or send us a message.