How to Register a Trademark for Hand Tools

Introduction

Starting a business is scary, but one of the most basic steps for protecting your product and brand is to register a trademark. Registering is a lot easier than most people think—and it’s also relatively inexpensive compared with other options. In this article, we’ll tell you how to register your business name and logo as trademarks so that you can start protecting yourself as soon as possible.

Create an Account.

To register a trademark for Hand Tools, you must first create an account on uspto.gov. This can be done for free by clicking the “Create New Account” button on the top-right of the page and entering your information into the appropriate fields. You will need to enter a valid email address so that you can receive confirmation from the USPTO when your application has been accepted or rejected. Additionally, if you plan to pay by credit card, you’ll need to pay the fee; this fee is $225 USD per class of goods/services (ie: Class 16 – Hand tools). If you are unable to pay via credit card, please visit their website directly at uspto.gov

Trademark Examining Procedure.

The official manual of examining procedure (MPEP) contains the latest information about registering a trademark. You can find it on the USPTO’s website, along with other useful resources:

• To access the MPEP, navigate to www.uspto.gov/trademarks-application-process/registering-a-trademark.
• The manual is a guide for examiners and includes information about how to register a trademark, as well as what types of trademarks are eligible for protection.

Search for a Specific Class.

When you are searching for a specific class, read the notes section. Here, you can find out what is required to register a trademark and how much it costs. This will give you an idea of what needs to be done before filing an application. The notes section also includes information about whether or not there are any restrictions in regard to what kinds of goods can be protected under that class, so make sure that you have a good idea of what you want to protect before proceeding with your search!

• Searching by class and subclass. The search page will give you the option to search by class, subclass, keyword, or name. If you pick Class 01, for example, the system will return all trademarks that are registered in that class. You can then narrow your search down further by subclass (for example “hand tools” or “tongs”).
• Read the notes section of each result. It will tell you whether a trademark is registered under a specific country’s law or not and if it’s valid at the time of your query (which may not be true after some time).
• Read the rules and regulations carefully before registering one yourself!

After your Application is Approved

The fee for a trademark application is $225. You can pay this fee using a credit card, check, money order, or wire transfer. If you choose to pay by credit card or check, you’ll need to fill out an application form and submit it with your payment.

If you don’t have the required documentation (such as your own hand tools), you can use the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).

Complete Checks Periodically.

After you’ve registered your trademark, it’s important to keep an eye on the market to make sure no one is infringing on your brand. You may want to do periodic searches every few years in case another company has registered a similar mark. If so, call them up and ask about licensing it from them for a small fee. If they refuse, that’s when it’s time for legal action.

A good way to protect yourself from others stealing your brand identity is through trademarks. your trademark will allow you to protect against competitors using similar names or logos and prevents them from misleading consumers about the origin of their wares—like if Company A sells their Hand Tools under the name “Hand Tool,” but Company B starts selling Hand Tools under the name “Pocket Tool Set.”

Worth the Protection.

Once you have your trademark, you’ll be able to use it to prevent other people from using it. This means that when someone tries to sell a product or service with your trademark on it, you can stop them from doing so.

For example: If someone tried to pass off their hand tools as yours, you’d be able to stop them from doing so because of your trademark protection. This is important for protecting the reputation of your business and making sure customers know that they’re buying products/services from you specifically (and not just any old hand tool).

Conclusion

As you can see, registering a trademark isn’t something that can be done overnight. It takes time and patience, but it’s worth it in terms of protection for your business. Just make sure you have all the right paperwork before starting the process!