How do I register a trademark?

The process for registering a trademark in Mississippi is similar to other states. To register a trademark, you must first determine if the trademark is available in the state by performing a trademark search. Once you have verified the trademark is available, you must fill out an application provided by the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office. After the application is reviewed by the state, you will be notified if it is approved or not. If the application is approved, you must pay a filing fee and submit a specimen of your trademark to the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office. Once this is done, your trademark will be registered in the state for a period of 10 years. To maintain the registered trademark, you must renew your registration every 10 years. Renewal must be done prior to the expiration date of the trademark, or else the trademark will expire. To renew, you must complete the same application that was submitted when registering the trademark. There is also a renewal fee associated with the application. Once your trademark is registered in Mississippi, you can sue for any infringement of your trademark. To do this, you must file a lawsuit in state court along with evidence that your trademark is being infringed upon. To register a trademark in Mississippi, it is important to know the laws governing trademarks and intellectual property in the state. It is also important to make sure that the trademark is available before registering, as it can be a costly process if it is not.

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