Can I copyright or trademark my logo?

🛡️ Quick Answer

Yes—you generally own the logo you download from LOGO.com and can seek copyright or trademark protection for it. However, LOGO.com does not provide legal services or guarantee eligibility. You should consult an IP attorney in your country for advice.

🧾 What You Already Own

When you download a logo from LOGO.com:

• You own the right to use it for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
• You can modify it, apply it to products, publish it, etc.
• But we do not file or manage trademarks or copyrights for you.

Important limitation:

The individual elements (icon, font, basic shapes) used in your logo are drawn from our curated library, and cannot be uniquely claimed or protected—only the combined design as a whole may be eligible.

📚 Copyright vs. Trademark — What’s the Difference?

* Exact duration and rules depend on your jurisdiction.

✅ When You Can Protect Your Logo

You may be able to copyright or trademark your logo (the full design) if:

• It’s sufficiently distinct and creative
• It doesn’t infringe on existing marks or copyrights
• It’s used in commerce (for trademark)
• It meets legal requirements in your country

Because LOGO.com uses shared libraries, your logo might have similarities to logos used by others—but your specific combination and tweaks may help make it distinct.

🚫 What LOGO.com Doesn’t Do

• We don’t provide legal advice or guarantee uniqueness
• We don’t file registrations (copyright or trademark) for users
• We don’t guarantee that your logo design is eligible for registration

📍 Where to Get More Information (By Country)

Use the links below as starting points. Always check your country’s trademark or IP office for the most up-to-date rules.

• USA: https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks-getting-started/trademark-basics
• Canada: https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cipointernet-internetopic.nsf/eng/h_wr02360.html
• United Kingdom: https://www.gov.uk/topic/intellectual-property/trade-marks
• India: https://ipindia.gov.in/
• China: https://www.chinatrademarkoffice.com/
• South Africa: https://www.gov.za/services/intellectual-property/register-trademark
• Australia: https://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/
• Philippines: https://www.ipophil.gov.ph/
• Pakistan: https://www.wipo.int/members/en/details.jsp?country_id=140
• Indonesia: https://www3.wipo.int/branddb/id/en/

🛠 Steps to Get Started (High-Level)

1. Search existing trademarks / logos in your jurisdiction
2. Document your use (dates, contexts, designs)
3. Engage a qualified IP attorney to assess eligibility & file
4. Submit applications (copyright / trademark) via your country’s office
5. Monitor & enforce your rights once granted

For more information on trademarking or copyrighting your logo, you can check out our blog post on what you need to know about trademarking your logo.

You can also take a look at our Terms & Conditions to see our full terms and restrictions.