Can You Trademark a Business Concept?
Though you cannot trademark a business concept, you may be able to trademark the name, logo, or slogan used to brand your business.
It might be possible for you to craft and trademark a slogan that embodies what you consider your business concept to be. For example, the fast-food chain Burger King has a trademark on the slogan “HAVE IT YOUR WAY”, which may have been inspired from a component of the fast food giant’s business model.
Common Trademark Topics for Business Owners
- Branding for Freelancers
- Trademarking a Logo
- Requirements for the Amazon Brand Registry
- Do Small Business Owners Need a Trademark Attorney?
- Trademarks vs Service Marks - What's the Difference?
- Trademarks and Domain Names
- Can Your Trademark a DBA?
- Can You Trademark Packaging
- Can You Trademark a Business Model
- Can You Trademark a Company Name
- Can You Trademark a QR Code
- Can You Trademark a Product
- Resources for Women Entrepreneurs
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About the Author
Xavier Morales, Esq.
Mr. Morales founded his trademark law practice in January 2007 with the goal of providing intellectual property expertise to entrepreneurs and businesses around the country. Since then, he has filed more than 6,000 trademarks with the USPTO. You can learn more about Xavier here.