Find out how to register and maintain atrademarkin the U.S., apply for an internationaltrademark, and aboutprotectingyour registeredtrademark.
Protect yourself and your family by avoiding potentially dangerous counterfeit items. Trade of illegitimate goods is associated with smuggling and other criminal activities, and often funds criminal enterprises. CBP and partner government agencies work side-by-side to protect the intellectual propertyrightsof American businesses.
How to Protect aTrademark?Trademarksare generally protected through registration, following an application filed with the national or regional intellectual property (IP) office. In some countries,trademarkrightsare also available through use.
Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind—inventions, artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images used in commerce. The U.S. legal system offers three primary ways to protect these intangible assets: copyright,trademark, and patent. Each serves a different purpose and operates under distinct rules.
Learn howtrademarkprotection works, what it covers, and how to maintain and enforce yourrightsto secure your brand's identity and prevent infringement.
Protectingyour intellectual property is an ongoing, strategic process that plays a vital role in securing your company's future. By diligently recognizing, registering, and actively enforcing yourrights, you can safeguard your innovations, strengthen your brand, and maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind: inventions; literary and artistic works; and symbols, images, names and logos used in commerce.
