How To Copyright Or Trademark a Logo
A logo is a symbol of recognising once business with which people are related to. People may not give a lot of importance to names but they surely recognise a logo anywhere they see it. Make sure that the logo is eye catching and does not fail to catch the eye of the onlooker.
It is, however, important to make sure that the logo must be uinque for a business and is not being used by another company or organisation of any kind. This will help you in keeping away a lot of confusion and also in cases of long legal battles.
The best way to go about it is to get your logo copyrighted or trademarked. It is not a very complicated process but it can save you from many complications in the future.
Instructions
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Develop a Logo
Develop a logo that is as per the business philosophy and projects that go well with the organisation. It is best to task it to a professional who is well aware on how to come up with new ideas and how to incorporate philosophies within a logo. A unique design will always stay in the mind of those who look at it and a visually pleasing logo can be good for business.
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Check if it is Being Used
Some logos are quite common and you have to make sure that it is not being used by another company. Similarity in logos can create confusion. Once you are sure that it is unique, you can move forward with the process.
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Get it Registered
The next step will be to get your logo registered with a local body that looks into the registration of companies. Once you do that, the logo will be officially assigned to your company but the job is not completed as yet.
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Get it Copyrighted
This is the most important step of all. Once you have the logo registered, get in contact with the copyrighting and trademark authority. In some places, it is a local body where as in others; it may be done by one national organisation. They will require your logo and a number of other supporting documents to register the logo in your company’s name. The process can take some time and you will have to be patient. There is a fee associated which you will most likely have to submit at the local office or at the given bank account of the authority depending on the local rules.
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