Brand Identity · 5 min read
Brand Identity Design - What You Actually Get (And Why It Matters Before You Trademark)
Logo alone is not a brand. Here's what a real identity package includes and why filing a trademark on a weak logo wastes money.
Founders often ask us to trademark a logo they mocked up in Canva. We always pause. A trademark protects the exact mark you file - if the mark is weak, you're paying to lock in a weak asset.
A proper identity system includes
- Primary logo + wordmark + monogram (favicon-ready)
- Colour system with hex, CMYK and print values
- Type pair - heading and body, with fallbacks
- Usage rules: clear space, minimum size, do's & don'ts
- Export bundle: SVG, PNG, PDF, EPS - ready for CAC, IPO, packaging and print
Why file identity BEFORE trademark
The trademark you file is the exact artwork enforced by the IPO. If you rebrand six months later, you pay to file again. Get the identity right first, then trademark the final marks in the right classes.
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