Should I register my Design as a Trade-Mark?

Should I register my Design as a Trade-Mark?

Should I register my Design as a Trade-Mark?

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Where a chosen trademark is a "design mark" (i.e., consists of words in combination with a design), the owner may wish to consider registering the words and the design separately. Separate registrations of the various components of the trademark give maximum protection to the trademark owner and allow for greater versatility of use of the mark in association with the trademark owner's wares and services.

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