I made a very good song. How do I get the lyrics copyrighted so no one steals it?

The lyrics of a song automatically receive copyright protection once they are created and fixed in a tangible form. However, it is recommended that...

I agree with the lawyers above, but also think it is wise to consider the following: could registering a popular idiom as a federal trademark cause...

Can someone register a trademark and use it to prevent a prior business name to be used?

The U.S. trademark system is not a first-to-file system that awards rights to the first one who files an application with the USPTO; therefore,...

Hi, how do I protect IP for (1) a made-up word (2) in a certain color/font that (3) has a slogan to explain what it means?

I agree with the answers above. One thing I would add is that you should immediately use a ™ symbol with your trademark. By using the ™ symbol,...