# Copyright or trademark for company name?

**URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/t/copyright-or-trademark-for-company-name/221008
**Category:** Uncategorized
**Created:** [March 31, 2007, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/copyright-or-trademark-for-company-name/221008 "2007-03-31T14:11:18Z")
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### Author: ![sebus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ce7236/32.png) [@sebus](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sebus)
#### Post date: [March 31, 2007, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/copyright-or-trademark-for-company-name/221008/1 "2007-03-31T14:11:18Z")

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Hi, I am thinking about copyrighting or trademarking my freelance company name. Which one do I really need? also, should I register as a business in my state? currently I do W9 with my social security to get paid for freelance work. What benefits will I have if I run as a business instead?

thanks  
Sebby