Trademark Laws and Statutes (Part A)

If you own a business in New York, you may use some kind of word or symbol to identify your products or services. Whenever you choose to use a distinguishing mark to identify your business, it is wise to take proactive steps to protect that mark from being used by anyone else. To legally protect your mark, you can register it with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). By registering a trademark, you will retain the rights to use it for any commercial business practices.

The Importance of Trademarks

Besides words and symbols, you can trademark a sound that may be used to identify your business. The advantage of this is in building a brand that your customers will come to recognize. Once your trademark is registered with the USPTO, it will be yours and yours alone, and if anyone tries to use it you can stop them by filing a lawsuit. Registering your trademark is an important step when doing business in New York.

How do I register a trademark?

If you are doing business in New York, then you can apply for a trademark by filing a form with the USPTO. You can do this by simply submitting an application at the USPTO website. According to the USPTO, to apply for a trademark in New York, a business must be "currently using that mark in connection with goods or services being sold within the state."

If you plan to register a trademark for your business in New York, you will first have to do a search of trademarks that are already registered. This will prevent you from infringing on someone else's intellectual property. To conduct a thorough search, or to register your trademark, you can get the professional help of a New York business attorney.

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