Trademark Drawings
If you are a good draftsman, you can make your own drawings. You’ll need proper tools, such as a T-square, technical pen, compasses, triangles, and a French curve. You’ll need to be competent in mathematics including geometry and trigonometry. You’ll also need the ability to envision your figurine in three dimensions, and depict those views on paper. Precision counts. You can’t just guess at measurements or allow your instruments to slip. Your finished drawings need to be as clean; stray lines can lead to production mistakes.
Lack confidence in your drawing skills? You could try a CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) system. These programs allow you to make technical drawings with more precision than drafting by hand. Some give you the ability to watch how your product will perform, so you can correct potential design flaws before a prototype is made.
Logos are often more recognizable that a company name or byline. Therefore, registering the logo as a trademark drawings is a very important step towards building and protecting one’s brand. A logo registration is akin to announcing ownership of the symbol and included text, after which it cannot be contested or usurped by another. No action can be brought against any logo infringement unless the registration formalities are complete.
Trademark protection. For the name, logo, or graphic that identifies and distinguishes your line from others. You can and should use TM next to or in close proximity to your mark upon initial use. TM simply means that you claim a common law right to the mark, which by virtue of your use you have a right to claim.
Use of ® is strictly prohibited until your application is completely approved and your mark is registered at the United States Trademark Office. In fact, improper use of ® is illegal and can be punishable by law. In addition, improper use can adversely affect trademark drawings rights and registerability of a mark.
Every application must include a single drawing. If there is none, the application will be denied a filing date. The USPTO uses the drawing to file the mark in the USPTO search records and to print the mark in the Official Gazette and on the registration.
For TEAS applications, if the mark is a standard mark, a separate drawing depicting the mark is not required. You will be instructed to type in the mark.
A technical drawing is a valuable tool. Because it is so specific, this drawing will be interpreted the same way by everyone involved in the production process. If you are applying for a patent, accurate drawings ensure your invention will not be confused with any other, giving you a better chance of obtaining a patent. Technical drawings also allow you to “see” your bobble head before it’s made, so you can change the design if necessary. And once your toy reaches the production stage, those same drawings guide the manufacturer in creating just the toy you’ve envisioned.
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