How to Register Your Own Clothing Label
Registering a clothing label is different that starting a clothing line. A clothing label is essentially the company that creates the clothing design, and the label, which it is sold under. Registering a clothing line takes some simple steps, and can be easily taken care of by someone without design experience.
- Create a name of the label that you want to start. To be sure that the label is not taken search the Internet for the label name that you want. It is also important to search corporate names or names of companies in your local area.
- Register your label with the United States Patent and Trademark Offices. This can be easily done by visiting their website. First, search for the name that you wish to register in the area that is labeled "search trademarks" to be sure your label name is not already taken. The payment for the trademark can be paid for online or through the mail. This will secure the name so that you are the rightful owner.
- Obtain a business license through your city, and register the business with a DBA. This will allow your label to conduct business in your area. This also protects the name form any one else using it in your area. The trademark protects the label's name in the US so no other company will be able to operate or create a product under the same name.
- Design a label, which will act as a brand. Be sure this is a label design that can be marketed to the demographics that have been targeted. It is important to research and not just choose a design because it is trendy. Choosing a label design that is too trendy can result in a fad label that is hot one day and sells a great deal of clothing, and then gone the next day when the fad is over.
- Market the label either with the brand or through a private label company.