Trademark Guide: How to Register Book Series Titles and Logos
Protect your brand. Learn trademark rules, search databases, and register series titles and logos.
Julian Thorne
Senior Managing Editor
"Trademarking your book series title or publisher logo protects your brand from copycats. Registering a trademark requires searching databases and filing applications."
Core Key Takeaways
- Sifting Trademark Databases and Registries
- Filing Your Trademark Application Details
- Monitoring and Enforcing Your Trademarks
1. Sifting Trademark Databases and Registries
Search the USPTO database (TESS) to confirm your series title or logo design is unique and does not conflict with existing brands.
- Search the USPTO trademark database before filing applications.
- Confirm series title classifications differ from other brands.
- Register logos under publication and merchandise classes.
2. Filing Your Trademark Application Details
Submit the application form with the registration office, listing the categories under which you publish books and sell products.
3. Monitoring and Enforcing Your Trademarks
Monitor retail platforms to enforce your trademarks, sending notices if copycats copy your series branding.
The Takeaway
Trademarks protect your self-publishing business. Golden Ivory Publishing manages distribution account setup and metadata registration for authors.
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