[prayforsurf]

Hey everyone, this is Chris, new to the t-shirt world. Just wanted to start putting some of my art and slogans on shirts. The art and slogans are geared towards the surfing community of which I am a part, so marketing can be considered somewhat simplified considering the many people I already know.
I have a lot to learn from legalities, to the method of creating art for t-shirts (of which I'm sure are many). I don't even know how to get a label printed up, so you all got your hands full with me

The first thing I want to know...how to I begin steps towards protecting the name I have chosen for my shirts? How do I found out if its already being used by someone somewhere, and whether or not I can still legally use the name?

Thanks everyone!

 

[SBEMedia]

Welcome to the forum, lots of good information here

 

[Uncle John]

Welcome Chris, on the left hand side of the page under Resources is info on trademark and copyright, that should get you started.
John