As you move forward to protect the witty invention that God gave you, you may or may not need legal protection to ensure it is not stolen. There are several types of protection, including patents, trade marks, copy rights and service marks. Find out the difference and whether you may need one of those here and here.
Trademarks & Service Marks (Courtesy of the Georgia Secretary of State)
Any person who uses a trademark or service mark in Georgia may file an application for registration of that mark with the Office of the Secretary of State. If the statutory requirements are met, then the Secretary of State will issue a certificate of registration. This website provides access to the Georgia trademarks and service marks registration database, and to the forms and instructions for the initial registration, renewal, assignment, and voluntary cancellation of trademarks.
The Office of Secretary of State cannot provide legal advice regarding protection of your mark and/or business name. If you have a legal question about registering a trademark, enforcing your trademark rights, or about trademarks and service marks in general, you should consult with your attorney.
Questions regarding application forms or the application process may be directed to (404) 656-2817.