Generally, the text on a bumper sticker would be too short to qualify for copyright protection.
Such a short phrase does not qualify for copyright protection, and there is no registered trademark for it.
To copyright a phrase or slogan, you can apply for a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This process involves submitting an application, paying a fee, and demonstrating that the phrase or slogan is unique and not already in use. Once approved, your trademark will protect your phrase or slogan from being used by others without your permission.
The phrase "Steeler Nation" would not qualify for copyright protection. It may, however, be registered as a trademark.
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.
Short phrases cannot be protected by copyright, but there are several registered trademarks for that phrase.
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.
No; the phrase is a registered trademark of Kirk's Folly, for use in metal boxes and jewelry.
"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.
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.
You would probably want a trademark for that phrase, but you can't do that either: it's considered to be "merely descriptive."
The commercial itself is protected by copyright; the phrase is more likely registered as a trademark.
A catchy phrase for Wyoming is Roam Free. or Lose Yourself in the Forest, but not literally. Yosemite or Bust is a popular bumper sticker for the national park.