Applying for Trademark
 

Hi,

When buying a domain name you want to develop into a brand, I presume it is a good idea to apply for a trademark.

Given the industry we are in, can someone give specific advice on the topic?

One of my concerns was that I wasn't feeling too kin on having my hot brand name associated to my name and home address on a public database.

I am sure there are other considerations. I am also interested in your own experience: pitfall, how long it takes etc .. And is a trademark worldwide or country specific?

Thank you

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I have two Trademarks. From personal experience, I can tell you that, In the US you will have to jump through a lot of hoops. Your TM will be heavily scrutinized. If you use wording that they consider too broad, you won't get the TM.

A TM lawyer will be money wisely spent. They will be able to navigate you through all the BS.

As others wrote above, yes absolutely hire the services of a trademark lawyer. Many options out there and not too pricey (assuming you're only looking to do it in one country). I used one for ZENRA and it was relatively easy on this end thanks to him.

Oh, and per your privacy concerns, best get a business address and incorporate if you haven't already. That's what probably will show up when people search for your trademark.

Good luck.

QFT, you won't believe the names I have trademarked for adult and the tactics used to get past USPTO. :pimp

You probably won't need brand protection if you have the domain to begin with.

The domain doesn't mean shit. You need the TM to protect the site name/business name/domain name.

My two Tm's are for mainstrean business's. You wouldn't believe the shit I had to go through. In the end, having a TM lawyer took care of everything and I got the TM's. Cost less than a grand for both TM's.

Very good advice. 1K per TM's doesn't sound that bad. I know these legal services can quickly get out of hand.