Question from one of you: Once you get a business logo made and have a domain, do you still need to register the service or trademark?
Answer: More on Is Registering Your Domain Enough, or Do You Also Need to Register a Trademark?
In the United States, you automatically have some trademark and copyright protections if you meet certain conditions. However, to get international protections, and to be able to really enforce your trademarks and copyrights, you will need to register them. But if you had to register everything, it would be expensive and time consuming — so when do you draw the line? More on When Do You Need to Register a Trademark or Copyright?
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A trademark is a word(s) or symbol you use in commerce in conjunction with a product or service. A copyrighted work is a original creative work that has been memorialized in tangible format. But how does that apply to you as a small business owner? More on What's the difference between a trademark and a copyright?
