Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California

If I have custom design that I am printing on fabrics do I need to have that design trademarked, patented, or registered with the copyright office? How do I protect myself so others do not copy this pattern/design?


Asked on 10/03/09, 12:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Jefferson M.E.T.A.L. LAW GROUP, LLP

A creative design needs to be registered with the copyright office. If, by chance, that design is serving as a mark that identifies your clothing (i.e. the polo horse) then you would want to trademark the design as well. I could help you with both.

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Answered on 10/04/09, 3:53 pm


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