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

[silvertales.livejournal.com]

In very general overview terms, true, legally defensible trademarks require filing with the trademark office and paying the requisite fee. It is not cheap to create a trademark, nor is it cheap to defend one, and you are legally required to defend trademark infringements or you lose the right to defend it in the future.

I highly recommend consulting an intellectual property attorney, as they'd be able to sit down and go over everything you need to do.

[thornbeast.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, this helps a lot.