Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Colorado

Re: Copyright, Patent, or Trademark?

This is in the sphere of trademark.

Under the federal trademark law, you can apply based upon an "intent to use" a mark, whereas most states require actual use in commerce for a state registration. There are very narrow circumstances where a state registration is worthwhile, but ordinarily it is a waste of money.

While you would be protected under the federal trademark law once you commence sales in interstate commerce of your products, there are a number of advantages in filing a federal trademark application. However, you need to weigh those benefits in light of the costs involved.

Glad to answer more specific questions if you need more information. Best wishes,

LDWG

Re: Copyright, Patent, or Trademark?

Trademark protects designation of the source of goods (in essence, the brand name). Copyright protects the expression of ideas (such as a creative description). Patent protects the ideas itself.

Thus, you need trademark and potentially copyright.

I would need more information before I can advise you.