Brainstormed Idea

[Jersian]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ

I recently created a T-shirt design that I'm thinking about promoting and maybe market to sell. What steps are needed to move it into a profitable direction?

 

[FlyingRon]

That's not a legal question.

Once you create the art for the T-Shirt it is protected by copyright.

Your idea, novel as it seems in the T-shirt industry, probably can't be protected by a patent.

You may be able to establish trademark rights for the use of your brand in commerce.

 

[ipatty]

IP protection.

There are design patents which the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted for T-shirt designs. The requirements are novelty, ornamentality, and nonobviousness.

DISCLAIMER: THE FOREGOING IS NOT INTENDED TO BE LEGAL ADVICE NOR DOES IT CREATE AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP.