Can I copyright a name or logo I created?

Yes, it is possible to copyright a name or logo you have created in Texas. The United States Copyright Law protects works of authorship that are fixed in a tangible form of expression. This means that an original work of authorship can be protected with a copyright, such as a poem, novel, painting, photograph, and is also applicable to names and logos. In Texas, you can register a copyright with the United States Copyright Office. You can file a copyright for a name or logo online, or you can fill out a hard-copy application and mail it to the office. Once you register the copyright, it is legally recognized in Texas and provides the owner with exclusive rights to the work, including the right to make copies, distribute, alter, and display the work. In Texas, works are protected by copyright law from the moment they are created in a tangible form; however, if you wish to seek protection and compensation for the use of your work it is recommended that you register your copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office.

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