In 2010, 340 of every 100,000 adults launched a business each month. If you’re a new small business owner and you want to eliminate the chance of having to deal with any future costly trademark disputes, it’s highly recommended that you take the time to file an application and register your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

In the following infographic, SecureYourTrademark.com outlines a number of reasons why registering for a trademark can be beneficial for your startup, provides tips on how to get stared and what to expect, and sheds light on a few recent startup trademark dispute cases.

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Startup Trademarking

Irma Wallace

Irma Wallace

Co-founder and Vice President of SearchRank, responsible for many of the day to day operations of the company. She is also founder of The Arizona Builders’ Zone, a construction / home improvement portal.

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