Do solicitors have a service where they will keep sealed and dated copy of documents in a safe?
I have a graphic logo i have designed i want to possibly trademark it in the future, but also i want to use it now on products etc.
Would a solicitor provide a service where they could record and date an envelope containing the image, so i have a degree of proof that the image is mine, in case there is any dispute in the future?
What would this service be called and what sort of price would it be?
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yes, you can, or...for a cheaper option, try sending it to yourself, well wrapped, special delivery, and don't open the package. This will also work to proove you designed the logo and on what date.
following on from demure - you can then take it to a solicitor as I know it worked for songwriting but I am not sure if the special delivery works for other stuff such as logo designs
It's known as "simple Copyright". The Solicitor route is the better option but you don't necessarily have to get them to keep the sealed document - you can do that yourself. All you really need the Solicitor to do is place the ORIGINAL into the envelope and then stamp, sign over the stamp and enclose the entire seal behind Sellotape or similar. As long as it can be read if you ever need to sue for breach of Copyright.
You should expect to pay between £25 and £50 for this service.
Yes. A solicitor will provide any service where a profit is involved.
Far cheaper to do it through your local bank who provide the same service. I have my house deeds and will at my bank for an annual fee of about £20.
These and any other documents you may wish to protect are kept in a package which has my signature across the seal. The bank could no doubt date it as well.
Yes, but I think your bank would be a better option.
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