Q: How do i trademark a name of a brand and a logo?
A: Depending on where you are in the process of using a trademark, you may have already acquired some rights in it. If you have your "brand" word and/or a logo design, and you are using them "in commerce" within your state, then under the common law, provided you are not infringing on another's trademark, you could check to see whether your state allows for the registration of the mark with your state. If, on the other hand, you expect to use the word mark and/or logo in interstate commerce" meaning selling, etc., across state lines, you may be eligible to register your mark(s) with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Check the USPTO's website at www.uspto.gov for their trademark information. The site may answer some of your questions.
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