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Short phrases can't be protected by copyright, but they can be registered as trademarks if you plan to use them in commerce. For example, "hey dude" is a trademark of an Italian company, for use in clothing."The Dude abides," on the other hand, is not protected, except in the context of the script or film of "The Big Lebowski."
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoIndividual words and short phrases do not qualify for copyright protection. If you are using it in commerce (e.g., it's the name of a company or product), you may choose to register it as a trademark.
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∙ 13y agoPhrases and words cannot be protected by copyright, but if used in commerce, they can be registered as trademarks.
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∙ 12y agoNo. Common words/phrases, name, titles, and slogans do not qualify for copyright protection. In some cases, however, they can be registered as trademarks.
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∙ 14y agoYou don't. Names, titles, and common words/phrases do not qualify for copyright protection. Under certain circumstances they can be eligible for protection as trademarks.
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∙ 14y agoCopyright no. Names, titles, slogans, mottos, and common words/phrases are not eligible for copyright protection. Under certain circumstances the can, however, be registered as trademarks.
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∙ 11y agoShort phrases are not copyrightable, but you may try to register it as a trademark if it is being used in commerce.
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Who owns the copyright or rights to the phrase Days of Wine and Roses?
Such a short phrase does not qualify for copyright protection, and there is no registered trademark for it.
Is Steeler Nation a copyright?
The phrase "Steeler Nation" would not qualify for copyright protection. It may, however, be registered as a trademark.
How do you know which to do for a phrase on a bumper sticker trademark or copyright?
Generally, the text on a bumper sticker would be too short to qualify for copyright protection.
Trademark copyright?
A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, and/or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others. A service mark is a word, phrase, symbol, and/or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of a service rather than goods. Some examples include brand names, slogans, and logos. The term "trademark" is often used in a general sense to refer to both trademarks and service marks.
Is the expression armchair quarterback copyright protected or a trademark protected word?
Short phrases cannot be protected by copyright, but there are several registered trademarks for that phrase.
Can an address be protected under copyright or trademark laws?
Trademark yes copyright no.
If you write an original catch phrase on your business card can you copyright it?
No. Names, titles, slogans, and common words/phrases do not qualify for copyright protection. You may be able to register your "catch" phrase as a trademark however.
Is remember the magic a copyright of Disney?
No; the phrase is a registered trademark of Kirk's Folly, for use in metal boxes and jewelry.
Trademark or copyright bad to the bone?
"Bad to the bone" being a simple phrase is not subject to copyright protection. It has however been registered as a trademark numerous times, by different companies, for a variety of goods & services ranging from BBQ's to jewelry.
Do you copyright or trademark a short story?
Copyright.
Who has the copyright on aquacoir?
Aquacoir is protected by patent and trademark, not copyright. The trademark is registered to OMS Investments.
Can you copyright classic American?
You would probably want a trademark for that phrase, but you can't do that either: it's considered to be "merely descriptive."
