Balkanize. 1  to divide (a country, territory, etc.) into small, quarrelsome, ineffectual states. ( 2 often lowercase) to divide (groups, areas, etc.) into contending and usually ineffectual factions: a movement to balkanize minority voters.
There are usually three good ways to notify competitors. Placement of the â¢ or Â® symbol right adjacent to the trademark, every time it is used. Placement of â¢ or Â® or *(asterisk) or â (dagger) or â¡(double dagger) symbol right near the first use of the trademark. Then provide a footnote that describes the trademark.
Tips. 1  If your logo includes your company name, you should also register it as a trademark. 2  If you plan to do business only in one state, you may wish to register your logo as a trademark only in that state by registering with the secretary of state's office.ow to Trademark a Logo. Your logo is part of your brand to identify your business. It's important to protect that brand, and by extension, the logo that represents it.