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Business

Posted by Ethan Parker
Ethan Parker
Courses Plus Student 93 Points

Registerations, Copyrights, TradeMarks etc, how do you go about them?

Hi, When starting a business, don't you need to register the name of the company and its logo? The website title? To avoid any legal issues in the future.

How do you go about these? And what works for what? As to you need a Copyright or a Trademark on your website name, aka your brand?

2 Answers

Wilt Chaimberlain
STAFF
Wilt Chaimberlain
Treehouse Guest Teacher
Wilt Chaimberlain
Wilt Chaimberlain
Treehouse Guest Teacher

Hey, Ethan Parker! Have you tried out our Copyright Basics course? It'll probably answer a number of questions you have. http://teamtreehouse.com/library/copyright-basics

As far as trademarks go, one size doesn't fit all. The trademark process can be long and a bit complicated, and whether you need one or not, and for what, is going to depend on your specific circumstances. Definitely consult a lawyer for questions about trademarking your business name and logo.

Jonathan Grieve
MOD
Jonathan Grieve
Treehouse Moderator 91,253 Points
Jonathan Grieve
Jonathan Grieve
Treehouse Moderator 91,253 Points

You do't have to register copyright but for trademarks I think you have to go to the relevant government department of your country. Could be wrong about that though.