What is the easiest/cheapest way to Trademark a Domain Name?
Like at drudgereport.com so you can put an R in the title like he has.
thanks!
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July 28th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
The R is for a copyright, if I’m not mistaken. But it’s pretty easy to get a trademark (TM) for a domain name online through the US Patent and Trademark office. I suggest you read this page ( http://www.uspto.gov/web/trademarks/workflow/start.htm ) as it will give you a good place to start. I have gone through the process before, it’s as easy as searching through the USPTO database to make sure the trademark hasn’t already been registered, then filling out a trademark application and paying the fee.
Good Luck!
July 28th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
To register a trademark, that’s done either through your Secretary of State for a State trademark or the US Patent & Trademark Office for a Federal trademark.
If you are only conducting business in one state, then a State trademark is most appropriate. If you conduct (OR are planning to conduct) business in at least 2 states OR between the US & any other country, you can file for a Federal trademark.
Prior to investing your time, money & effort into a name, it is strongly advised that comprehensive research be conducted to ensure that the name you’re interested in is truly available.
This entails searching the pending & registered Federal and State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files. Then, if clear, you can decide if you would like to file for a Federal or a State trademark.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!