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Importance of Copyright and Trademark for Logos
- A logo can identify businesses and be copyrighted and trademarked.
- Original works like logos are protected by copyright automatically when created and fixed.
- Copyright protection arises without registration or formalities.
- Ownership of copyright in a logo belongs to the creator once complete.
- Courts have recognized simple logos as copyright-protected.
Strategies to Legally Protect Your Logo
- Consult brand protection and register trademarks for logos and brands.
- Safeguard intellectual property by learning steps for copyright and trademark registration.
- Employ logo recognition technology to stay ahead of trademark infringements.
- File a trademark application to establish exclusive usage rights for brands, slogans, and product names.
Ensuring Legal Protection for Your Logo and Brand
- Companies owning marks decide if legal action is taken for infringement.
- Rights to logos exist even without trademark registration.
- Protect names via trademarks, as names lack copyrights unless attached to logos with enough creation.
- Legally protect intangible creations with intellectual property laws.
