Logo design - frequently asked questions

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Who is the logo copyright owner?
The customer who commissioned and fully paid the logo is the copyright owner.

Are there any legal procedures related to logos?
Although not completely necessary in all cases, and although many businesses omit this step completely, it might be a good idea to consult a trademark regulations knowledgeable attorney. You might want to have your logo protected, and you also might want to check that your logo is not similar to someone else's - which might constitute a copyright violation. It is recommended to register your logo at the USPTO.

What are the most frequently used graphical formats in logo design?
This is explained further in our Explanation of graphical formats in logo design. Frequently used ones are GIF, JPG, PNG, and EPS, TIFF and CorelDraw formats.

What is the usual price structure for logo design work?
Most good logo designers charge a flat fee. If your logo design creator asks for any additional extras, be very aware if they are justified. No good designer will ask for any payment over what was agreed before the work on your logo started.

How do I find a good logo design service company?
Some of the factors we consider important are summarized in the How to choose a good logo designer article. Generally, do not worry about age, location, bad English, modestly looking web or absence of long logo design sales copies. Look at their past work; get a feel for whether they actually love what they do and whether they are customer oriented.

Help. I had an awful logo designed from someone else and need to redesign it. Is it possible?
It is not worth of the effort; the timesavings from using a bad logo as a starting point for a new one are completely negligible. Maybe the idea can be used, but as for the design work, we recommend to start from a scratch.