Astia - Home. Where Do I Start? Basic Facts About Trademarks: What Every Small Business Should Know Now, Not Later This video is a must for anyone interested in starting a business to sell a product or offer a service.
It highlights the important role of trademarks in that process, including a discussion of how trademarks, patents, copyrights, domain names, and business name registrations all differ. It gives guidelines on how to select the right mark---one that is both federally registrable and legally protectable. It also explains the benefits of federal registration and suggests resources if you need help with your application. Design Search Code Manual - Category 20. Business.gov - Official Business Link to the U.S. Government.