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Generally, you cannot patent a phrase, word, oracronym. Generally, copyrights do not cover a single word,short phrase, or an acronym, by itself. An acronym,word, or short phrase may be a trademark. You should discuss withan intellectual property attorney in a privateconsultation.
Accordingly, how much does it cost to trademark an acronym?
If you have ever asked yourself how much does it costto trademark a phrase, according to the current feeschedule on the USPTO, trademark registration feescost $275 per mark per class. If you need an attorney'sassistance, the cost averages around $1,000 to$2,000.
Then, how do you abbreviate trademark?
If a trademark is not registered, they can writethe word "Trademark", use the abbreviation "TM", oruse the symbol ™ on their products. If a trademark isregistered, they can use the letter R in a circle symbol: "®".People can also say it is a "registered trademark" or usethe abbreviation "Reg."
To register your quote, submit an applicationform, deposit and filing fee to the U.S. Copyright Office.You can submit an application online at Copyright.gov or youcan mail a hardcopy. If the U.S. Copyright Office needsadditional information, it will contact you.