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If you plan to make money from the materials, or you would be upset to see others using the materials without your permission, you would want to assert (or register, if available) copyright. If you plan to use the materials as a logo, business name, or slogan (a "mark") in trade, you would want to register it as a trademark.
What else can I help you with?
Can an address be protected under copyright or trademark laws?
Trademark yes copyright no.
Where do you register a song?
If the song is to be registered as a trademark you will need to contact the US Patent & Trademark office. For copyright protection, the US Copyright Office (see related links below).
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 sell a cartoon pinata without copyright infringement?
If it is recognizable as a copyright or trademark-protected character, you would need permission from the owner.
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.
Is there a trademark or copyright on houndstooth hats?
There may be a trademark on a particular brand, but not hats in general. Copyright famously does not protect fashion.
How do you trademark or copyright body treatments?
you can neither trademark nor copyright a body treatment. You could trademark the name of the treatment or copyright an illustration, written description, or film of the treatment. To protect a method of operation you would have to seek a patent.
Do you need both a copyright and a trademark on a work that just has art work?
A trademark would only be useful if you were using it as a logo, i.e., a mark used in trade.
How do I copyright a word?
You cannot copyright a single word, as copyright protection is typically granted to original works of authorship, such as books, music, and artwork. However, you may be able to trademark a word or phrase to protect it as a brand or logo. To do so, you would need to file a trademark application with the appropriate government agency, such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
How do you trademark or copyright a social club name?
You want trademark protection, not copyright protection. In the US, you can apply online via the link below.
How do you write a copyright statement for a trademark?
Generally a trademark wouldn't additionally require a copyright statement; the (tm) or (R) indication would cover it.
