How to Separate Trademark Applications and Copyright Documents PDF

In today's digital age, PDFs are being used by everyone, for all types of documents. Even the government uses PDFs to convey important information within itself and to its citizens and contractors. PDFs are even used for trademark applications and copyright documents in government offices. 

As both the trademarks and copyrights are filed in the same office, separating their documents becomes essential for officials to ensure a smooth workflow. It also becomes important for anyone filing for trademarks and copyrights together to keep both files separate for the correct submission, you can even use online tools to split PDF pages.

How to Keep Trademark Applications and Copyright Documents Separate?

You can keep your trademark and copyright applications separate by using two separate PDFs for both files or tabbing the documents in a single file. 

Using Separate PDF Files

The simplest and most preferred approach to keeping trademarks and copyright applications separate. You can create separate documents for your trademark documents and copyright applications and label them clearly. This will ensure a smooth filling process and hassle-free processing of the applications. 

The files can be saved in the following manner: Trademark application- Brand Name and Copyright Documents- Brand Name/ Work Title. This ensures an easy search of the files from the plethora of documents in your and officers' system. It also makes sure your file does not get lost, accidentally deleted or manipulated.

Using Tabs In A Single PDF

This is an advanced method of keeping multiple documents in a single file and should be used only if you are comfortable with editing PDFs. You can create multiple tabs in a single PDF to mark different documents in it using online service tools like Adobe Acrobat. Each of the tabs can contain the relevant documents for your trademark applications and copyright documents. 

Using Bookmarks In A Single PDF

Another option which you can use is bookmarking a PDF file. It allows you to navigate specific sections of the document whenever you want. The only requirement for using this method is to have software which supports bookmarks.

How To Separate Trademark Applications From Copyright Documents Using Online Service Tools?

There are many tools available online which allow you to separate applications in a PDF for free. Online service tools like Adobe Acrobat can be used to separate your documents as per your preferred method. 

Using Separate PDF Files

• Uploading the PDF: Upload the PDF by going to the website of the online service tool
• Select split: Choose the option for splitting the PDF in the tools or settings of the chosen tool
• Customise your PDF: Adjust the settings of page range and file size before splitting the PDF
• Start splitting the PDF: Initiate the process of splitting the document with the button
• Download: Download the split document file after the process is complete

Using Tabs In A Single PDF

• Open the PDF: Open a new blank PDF document on your computer
• Organise pages: Select the ‘Organise Pages’ tool from the toolbar
• Create tabs: Click on ‘Insert’ from the drop-down menu and select ‘Blank Page’ to create a new separate tab 
• Label tabs: Label your tabs using the ‘Rename’ option from the toolbar
• Scan and drop: Drag your canned trademark application documents or the copyright application form on the new tab and drop it.

Using Bookmarks In A Single PDF

• Open the PDF: Open the PDF with both the trademark and copyright application 
• Select Bookmark panel: Go to the ‘Bookmark’ panel from the toolbox
• Add Bookmark: Choose the ‘Add Bookmark’ button from the toolbar and create separate bookmarks for sections. Label these as Trademark application and copyright documents
• Categories: Further categorise subsections, if needed, within each main section like logo design, brand name etc.

Why Split Trademark Applications And Copyright Documents?

Knowing how to split a trademark and copyright application from each other comes in handy for users in the following cases:

• If you need to file for both the trademark and copyright separately
• If a part of the PDF needs to be shared and the other does not
• If a specific part of the application needs editing
• If wrong documents are accidentally merged 

Separating a trademark application from copyright applications provides the following benefits:

• Ease in finding the document
• Ease in filling out the application
• Ease in editing the application 
• Prevents accidental losses or manipulations 
• Protects the documents from outer interference 

Using a separate file is a viable option for application-related documents to ensure a smooth legal process. But if you choose to bookmark or tab the file make sure of the following:

• Maintaining clear labelling for every identification between the trademark applications and copyright content is important for ease of identification. 
• All the required documents should be included only in the relevant section to maintain the ease of searching for the documents. 

You can use free online tools like Adobe Acrobat to split your applications or bookmark them.