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Trade mark Can but probably does not

Copyright does not cover phrases like T shirt or catch phrases

Names of celebrities are covered but not under these two acts. They are covered under the "ACTRA" rules

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Q: Does a trademark cover names or phrases?
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How can i copyright my trademark name for free?

You cannot. Names, title, and common words/phrases do not qualify for copyright protection.


Is advertisement slogan trademark or copyright or both?

Since names, titles, and common words/phrases are not eligible for copyright protection an advertising slogan could only be registered as a trademark.


Can I copyright a band name that I created if I am no longer in the band but they are still using the name I created?

no. Copyright protection does not cover names, titles, common words/phrases, etc etc. In some cases a name can be protected by trademark however.


How much is business name copyright fee?

Short phrases such as business names are not copyrightable. If you wish to trademark the name, fees vary significantly.


Can you copyright your company name?

No you cannot, at least not in the Untied States. Under current US copyright law names, titles, slogans, logos , mottoes, and common words/phrases are not eligible for copyright protection. Under certain circumstances however they can be registered as trademarks


What does trademark law cover?

Trademark law protects business names, logos, and slogans--"marks"--used in trade. The intent is to protect consumers from fraud in the marketplace.


Why copyright law does not protect a business name?

Short phrases like business names cannot be protected. They can be protected through trademark law, however.


Where to copyright a name?

Names, titles, and common words/phrases cannot be copyrighted. Under some circumstances they may be eligible for trademark protection, however.


Can you copyright your name in doing photography for friends?

No. Names, titles, common words/phrases, etc cannot be copyrighted. They can, in some cases, be protected by trademark registration


Is the Keyblade from Kingdom Hearts protected by copyright?

Names, titles, and common words/phrases are not eligible for copyright protection so no "Keyblade" is not copyrighted. However it may be registered as a trademark.


Is it a copyright infringement when you give your own track a name you took from a novel which can be clearly identified just with this special novel?

Short phrases such as names and book titles cannot be protected by copyright. They can be protected by trademark, but this is rare (Harry Potter, for example, is a registered trademark).


Would the nation qualify for trademark or copyright?

Definetly not copyright. Names, titles, and common words/phrases are not eligible for copyright protection. There have however, been several instances of "the Nation" being registered as a trademark, most notably by the weekly publication (registration #0327809)