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Created something amazing? We'll help you protect it like a pro.
Your business name, logo, brand, and creations are more than just ideas — they're valuable assets worth protecting. With the rise of online businesses and digital content, safeguarding your intellectual property is more important than ever. Whether you're applying for a trademark, copyright, or both, LegalDocsUSA makes the process simple and secure.
Fill out a quick questionnaire below to get started, or call us for a free consultation.
Register Your Trademark
Secure exclusive rights to your brand elements — we file for federal trademark protection with the USPTO on your behalf.
Check for Trademark Conflicts
Before you file, we'll search national databases to ensure your brand name or logo isn't already in use.
Monitor for Trademark Infringement
We'll keep an eye on new filings and uses that could conflict with your trademark, so you can act quickly if needed.
File a Provisional Patent Application
Protect your invention while you refine it — and get a 12-month head start on securing a full patent.
Copyright Your Creative Work
Protect original content like writing, music, videos, or designs so you control how it's used or reproduced.
Protect Your Invention with a Utility Patent
Get exclusive rights to your functional invention and stop others from making, using, or selling it without your approval.
Trademark vs. Copyright: What's the difference?
They both safeguard your work, but they protect different things — one covers your brand, the other your creative content.
Trademark — protects your brand
Covers brand names, logos, slogans, and product names. Registering with the USPTO gives you nationwide protection and the legal ability to stop others from using similar marks. Trademarks can last forever as long as you renew them.
Copyright — protects your creative work
Covers books, music, films, artwork, blog posts, and software code. Copyright exists automatically as soon as the work is created in tangible form, but registering it creates a public record and lets you enforce your rights in court. Copyrights typically last for the creator's lifetime plus 70 years.
Register Your Trademark in 3 Easy Steps
Share Your Brand Details
Start by answering a few easy questions about your business and the trademark you want to protect. An attorney will review your information and walk you through the next steps.
We Perform a Trademark Search
Your dedicated attorney will conduct a comprehensive search to check for existing trademarks that may conflict with yours. You'll get a full report and expert advice on your likelihood of success.
We File Your Application
Once everything looks good, your attorney will electronically file your trademark application with the USPTO — helping ensure it's submitted accurately and with the strongest chance of approval.
Ready to get started?
Answer a few questions about your situation and Mary's team will prepare your documents for review.
Copyright Registration Made Simple
Tell Us About Your Creative Work
Start by answering a few quick questions about the work you've created — whether it's a book, design, recording, software, or other content. We'll make sure we have the details needed to complete your application accurately.
We Prepare Your Application
Our team carefully prepares your copyright application based on the information you've provided. We'll also ensure that your submission meets the U.S. Copyright Office's formatting and filing requirements.
We File with the U.S. Copyright Office
Once everything is ready, we electronically file your application with the Copyright Office. You'll receive a confirmation, and once approved, you'll have official federal protection and a public record of your ownership.
Ready to get started?
Answer a few questions about your situation and Mary's team will prepare your documents for review.
Patent Application (Provisional or Utility) in 3 Steps
Tell Us About Your Invention
Start by answering a few questions about what you've invented, how it works, and whether you're seeking provisional or utility protection. We'll make sure we have the details needed to prepare your application accurately.
We Prepare Your Application
Our team prepares your patent application based on the information you've provided, making sure it meets the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's formatting and disclosure requirements.
We File with the USPTO
Once everything is ready, we electronically file your application with the USPTO. A provisional filing gives you a 12-month head start to refine your invention before filing the full utility application.
Ready to get started?
Answer a few questions about your situation and Mary's team will prepare your documents for review.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a copyright and a trademark?
Copyright protects original creative work such as writing, music, videos, software, and artwork. A trademark protects elements that identify your brand — like your name, logo, or slogan.
What does a provisional patent application do?
A provisional patent application gives you a 12-month head start to protect your invention while you continue to refine it, test the market, or seek funding. It must be followed by a non-provisional (utility) patent application to receive full patent rights.
What's the difference between a utility patent and a design patent?
A utility patent protects how an invention functions. A design patent protects the visual or ornamental design of a product. Utility patents typically offer broader protection.
Why should I register my trademark?
Trademark registration gives you exclusive legal rights to your brand nationwide, makes it easier to stop others from using similar names or logos, and enhances your business's credibility.
What's the difference between the ™ and ® symbols?
The ™ symbol can be used for any unregistered brand name, logo, or slogan. The ® symbol can only be used once your trademark is officially registered with the USPTO. Misusing ® can lead to legal consequences.
What can be protected by a copyright?
Copyright covers original creative work fixed in a tangible form — books, music, films, software code, photos, and artwork. It doesn't protect ideas themselves, only the expression of those ideas once created.
How do I know if someone else is using my trademark?
Trademark monitoring services scan databases and marketplaces regularly to detect new filings or uses of similar names, logos, or slogans, so you can respond quickly to potential infringement.
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