ASK HN: How to get a Trademark?
ErrantX: > How do you trademark your web app?tough question to answer w/o specifics. trademarking the name of your app is moderate to hard (unless it is very unique). Specific technology (e.g. somethign it is built with) that is unique you can trademark the name for even easier. Trademarks usually take a while to process.Also in the US they like it to be used commercially for a while before an application.If you have a super wicked new way of doing something then you can Patent the technology (which protects the IP of the "idea" rather than just the name).> Do you have to get it trademarked in different countries?Yes. In the UK it is easy. The US I think it is easy too: take a peek at the US patents and trademarks site.> Is it important to get one?Probably not. People Trademark names like the Iphone etc. stuff that is likely to be ripped off. Is someone likely to open up a similar web app with the same name? remember that is pretty much all Trademarking covers you on. You cant trademark the idea so a web app with the same functionality and a totally seperate name isnt affected by any trademarks you hold (that is where Patents and IP law comes in).I wouldnt like to give any firm answer w/o knowing anything else.And as usualy this advice is not legal advice - just stuff I picked up from our dealings in these matters :)EDIT: pg's post reminded me to add - I am talking about registered trademarks here, not just the "slap a tm on" type :)