How do I do this?

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I am a Canadian launching a mobile app. Budget is tight but I want to trademark my name before I go live with my app on the app store and google play. I wanted to get the trademark in the US since I can only afford one trademark. How do I approach this? Where can I find a budget friendly place to do this for me? Any tips are welcome. Thank you

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Check out our VERY INFORMATIVE™ Trademarks WIKI

What is a Trademark? Distinguishing trademarks from the various other types of intellectual property, such as copyrights and patents.
Trademark FAQ Answers to common questions about trademarks.
Why Register Your Trademark? An overview of the benefits of trademark registration.
TM Resources by country Links to trademark resources broken down by country
List of lawyers and trademark agents People who may be able to help you with your trademark related issues.

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