Typically no; it is almost certainly a registered trademark, however. For example, the phrase "Sacramento Bee" has this registration:
IC 016. US 002 005 022 023 029 037 038 050. G & S: Newspapers for general circulation. FIRST USE: 18570203. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 18570203
Yes, unless you have permission from the copyright holder or an exemption in the law.
A simple fact is not sufficiently original to qualify for copyright protection. However, the expression of that fact, for example in a newspaper, is protected by copyright.
Yes, using a newspaper's masthead without permission may constitute copyright infringement, as the masthead is typically considered a creative work that is protected by copyright law. It is important to obtain permission from the newspaper before using their masthead.
A creditline in a newspaper is a line of text that gives credit to the source of an article, photograph, or illustration. It typically includes the name of the writer, photographer, or agency responsible for the content, as well as any relevant copyright information.
Yes, You can CopyRight a domain name for Free.... Just type "CopyRight a Name for Free" at the top of the page.... Choose wisely!
You can't copyright a name. "Where's Waldo?" however, is copyright!
Yes; creation of a derivative work is one of the exclusive rights of the copyright holder.
Yes. In most cases the copyright is held by the author/artist, the publisher, or the originating newspaper (depending on the terms of the creators contract).
Newspaper headlines may not be in the public domain as they are typically protected by copyright law, which gives the original creator or publisher the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, and display the headlines. However, the underlying facts or ideas reported in the headlines may not be subject to copyright protection. It's always best to check with the specific newspaper or publisher to determine the use of their headlines.
It doesn't. In point of fact current copyright law (specifically the "fair use" exception) actually makes it easier for the newspaper industry by allowing them to use a portion of copyrighted material for purposes of news reporting or critique without spending the time & capital to obtain permission.
You cannot copyright a business name, but you can register it as a trademark.
A copyright is granted to the person that created it. A user name is not considered a proper identification of a person. You will have to use your legal name to register the copyright.