Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: Why should a start-up company care about trademarks

Answer:
Although their first product launch may be years away, new companies need to pay attention to trademark protection. Trademark rights in a company or product name should be locked up as soon as possible.

Question: Can the ownership of a trademark be transferred from one person to another?

Answer:
Yes. A registered mark, or a mark for which an application to register has been filed is assignable. Written assignments may be recorded in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a fee.

Question: How do I obtain a license to use copyrighted music?

Answer:
First, gather as much information as you can about the music. Second, contact the appropriate performing rights organization to get the name, address and phone number of the publisher who controls the copyright. Thirdly, contact the publisher.
 

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