Frequently Asked Questions

While you don’t have to trademark your business name, registering a trademark for your business’s name provides numerous benefits. Federal protection offers nationwide protection, enhances the credibility of your business, and provides legal remedies to take action against infringement. 

Additional benefits of federal trademark registration

• Prevent confusion: Federal trademark registration helps protect your name by listing your trademark on the official registry, deterring competitors from using similar names, logos, or designs.

• Enhances your brand’s value: Trademark registration shows customers and potential business investors that your business is legitimate and professional. 

• Provides a space for international expansion: A federally registered trademark can serve as the basis of registration in other countries.