How can I protect my name?

[Jezzy]

I am in the process of getting my ducks in a row. My question is after having labels, cards, logos designed. Is there a way to protect my name or make sure that no one else can claim it?

I am not sure this is necessary I just want to be sure that no one says that I stole their name (and to my best knowledge I didn't) I spent a LOT of time making sure of that. :wink:

 

[Rob K]

Yes, you can trademark your brand, assuming that someone else hasn't already done so.

Go to www.uspto.gov to search for existing marks, filing & registration, etc... pretty much everything you need to know!

 

[carebear]

She's not in the US.

I am unfamiliar with global trademarking, but for venues like Etsy and the like, often the first one there gets the name (unless someone has already trademarked it).

 

[Jezzy]

Thanks!!

 

[Rob K]

Whoops! Sorry...

 

[Lindy]

Jezzy you may also want to check with your government about trademarking to protect it at least in Germany if not all of the EU....

Cheers

 

[ironbrewer]

So how many people here have trademarked there company name? It looks expensive and complicated., but it would be a pain if you started a buis and somebody stole the name.