Mascot Rights

[thornbeast.livejournal.com]

I have recently had my mascot ripped off, and I am a tad concerned.
I would like to know if there is any way I can trademark my character to be my business mascot
My character is here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6921917/
And the Watermark: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7270444/

I would also like to know how to file a DMCA to websites such as DeviantArt and FurAffinity

Thank you for your help.

Edit: This is for the character, not the species. Also, the journal on my FA page has nothing to do with this entree.

Comments

[greenreaper.livejournal.com]

I typically edit a comment when I realize I haven't made the point I actually intended to make. I admit, it happens a lot - I'm an editor, so I'm picky! Unlike an initial post, you can't edit a comment after it has replies, so I don't think it greatly affects debate.

To address your point: My character is absolutely a substantially similar depiction, albeit with some original characteristics (mostly history and personality) but because I am not using it to pass my own goods off as those of Creatures Labs, and because it is not protected by a design patent, it is not prohibited.