Logo Copyright
Copyright a logo as an "artistic work" — complementary protection alongside trademark registration for stronger enforcement.
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Understanding Logo Copyright
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Dual Protection
Copyright and trademark coordinated for the broadest defensive moat.
Ownership Lock-In
Freelancer / employee assignments secured so you truly own the design.
Broader Enforcement
A copyright basis for copying claims beyond trademark scope.
Litigation-Ready
A registered artistic work that stands up as evidence.
Key Highlights
How We Help You
A straightforward, transparent path from first call to resolution.
1Authorship Establishment
Determine if the logo was made in-house, by an employee or contractor; obtain assignment if needed.
2Filing
Form XIV — artistic work with a high-quality logo file.
3Registration
Certificate issued; combine with the trademark for layered protection.
Applicable Laws & Regulations
Key statutes, rules and judicial precedents that govern this service.
Copyright Act, 1957 — Section 2(c)
A logo design as an artistic work.
Section 17
First ownership — including works made by employees and on commission.
Sections 18 & 19
Assignment of copyright and the required written form.
Common Pitfalls
Costly errors we routinely help clients fix — or better, avoid altogether.
Freelancer Ownership
Without a written assignment, the designer — not you — owns the logo copyright.
Trademark Only
Relying solely on a trademark misses broader copyright-based protection.
Undated Design
No record of creation date weakens authorship claims.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before you begin
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