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Trademarks and Service Marks

A trademark is a distinctive word and/or symbol that identifies particular products to a business.  A service mark is much like a trademark, except the mark identifies particular services to a business instead of a product.  Trademarks and service marks are  valuable business assets that are the lifeblood of your brand and name recognition.  Your trademark or service mark must be protected to get the most out of this asset for your business.  The Proy Law Firm can assist you with registering your trademark or service mark with various state and federal registries.

By registering your trademark or service mark, you will be able to "asset-ize" this otherwise intangible object, potentially increasing the value of your business and protecting your valuable name brand.

For more information, feel free to read Trademarks and Service Marks for the Small Business Owner.

Common Trademark Mistakes:

(1) Many small business owners fail to properly register their trademarks or service marks.  A trademark or service mark should be registered at the state and federal levels for the maximum amount of protection.

(2) Trademark and service mark registration takes months to complete.  This deters many individuals from completing their registration.

The Proy Law Firm can help you with the following trademark and Service Mark Issues:

- Registering Service Marks at the state and federal level

- Registering Trademarks at the state and federal level