{"id":3857,"date":"2021-02-10T17:20:09","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T17:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omnilegalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=3857"},"modified":"2023-09-19T11:31:06","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T11:31:06","slug":"what-can-be-trademarked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omnilegalgroup.com\/blog\/what-can-be-trademarked\/","title":{"rendered":"What Can Be Trademarked?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/omnilegalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Trademark-Attorney-in-Los-Angeles.jpeg\" alt=\"Trademark Attorney in Los Angeles\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/omnilegalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Trademark-Attorney-in-Los-Angeles.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/omnilegalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Trademark-Attorney-in-Los-Angeles-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When researching the <a href=\"https:\/\/omnilegalgroup.com\/trademarks.html\">trademark registration<\/a> process, it is important to attain a general understanding of what <em>should<\/em> be trademarked and what <em>can<\/em> be trademarked. Why? Because if you are going to invest in a developing a portfolio of intellectual property, it makes sense for you to not waste your time and resources. This means conducting a level of due diligence so you can determine the aspect of your branding where a trademark registration would be worthwhile.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Business Name Trademark<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In many instances, a great place to start your IP portfolio is trademarking the name of your business and\/or your primary product or service. Trademarking the name of your business is especially beneficial because filing the trademark application will generally include a preliminary search before you submit the requisite application materials.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Comprehensive Trademark Search<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When pursuing a trademark, it is extremely important to invest the time and resources in conducting a comprehensive trademark search. This critical step is generally best performed by a skilled and experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/omnilegalgroup.com\/\">trademark attorney in Los Angeles<\/a>. When a comprehensive search is conducted, it will help discern whether your trademark application could be blocked by a previously registered trademark, or perhaps another mark that is too similar and is already in use in your particular industry.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Trademarking Your Business Logo<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you were able to successfully trademark the name of your business, you should then proceed with considering a potential trademark for the logo of your business. A business logo is extremely valuable and should be trademarked, if possible, since it is routinely the most distinctive form of identification for your business or brand.<\/p>\n<p>If you decide to pursue a trademark for your logo, a \u201cdesign search\u201d will need to be conducted. Much like the business name trademark, you should utilize the services of an experienced trademark attorney to complete this search. A design search is an important part of the application process for pursuing a logo trademark. This type of search serves to ensure your logo is sufficiently unique and will not cause confusion with any other trademark in existence.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Trademarking Your Business Slogan<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to a business logo, you should consider trademarking a business slogan. This is especially important if there is a particular phrase that customers typically associate with your service or product. In most cases, a viable slogan that can be trademarked is succinct and truly original. It is a saying or phrasing that stands out to a listener and instantly creates a connection to your particular business. A good example is the slogan \u201cJust Do It\u201d and the company Nike. When you hear that phrase, most consumers immediately think of Nike.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Looking for Advice on Trademark Law? Take Action and Contact Omni Legal Group Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you are interested in applying for a trademark, take action by contacting an experienced trademark lawyer at Omni Legal Group. Omni Legal Group is a premier Patent, Trademark, and Copyright law firm with offices in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Beverly Hills. For further information or to schedule a consultation with one of our highly <a href=\"https:\/\/omnilegalgroup.com\/\">experienced trademark lawyers<\/a> please contact Omni Legal Group at <strong><a href=\"tel:8554332226\">855.433.2226<\/a><\/strong> or visit\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.OmniLegalGroup.com\"><strong>www.OmniLegalGroup.com<\/strong><\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When researching the trademark registration process, it is important to attain a general understanding of what should be trademarked and what can be trademarked. Why? Because if you are going to invest in a developing a portfolio of intellectual property, it makes sense for you to not waste your time and resources. This means conducting a level of due diligence so you can determine the aspect of your branding where a trademark registration would be worthwhile. Business Name Trademark In many instances, a great place to start your IP portfolio is trademarking the name of your business and\/or your primary&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3922,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,40],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3857","post","type-post","status-publish","format-gallery","has-post-thumbnail","category-blog","category-trademarks","post_format-post-format-gallery"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v28.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What Can Be Trademarked?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you are interested in applying for a trademark and have questions regarding it. 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