► Related Episodes ◄
Copyright Law for Artists: https://youtu.be/s_rQsiwQOMw
The Truth About Fair Use: https://youtu.be/gYPSz7H3Q3I

► Resources ◄
USPTO
https://www.uspto.gov/

Search for Registered USA Trademarks
http://tess2.uspto.gov/

Search your state government's website for locally registered trademarks. Search foreign trademark office websites for marks registered in other countries. Search the internet for common law marks not registered anywhere.

™ Unregistered Trademark (goods, like comic books)
℠ Unregistered Service Mark (services, like animation production)
® Federally Registered Trademark or Service Mark (illegal to use ® without federal approval)

Trademarks and service marks do the same thing. The USA makes it confusing by calling it different names for marking goods versus services.