Can you get copyright protection on a bumper sticker slogan?

Answer 1

There is nowhere in Colorado that you can copyright your bumper sticker, for a number of reasons. First copyright is a federal law. You have to register with the US Copyright office (http://www.copyright.gov). Second, names titles, common words/phrases, slogans, etc do not qualify for copyright protection.

Now as to trademark, you will have to file with the US patent & trademark office (http://uspto.gov). There are certain requirements that have to be met and a search will have to be performed before trademark protection can be offered.

Answer 2

You wouldn't; you would register it as a trademark. In the US, visit uspto.gov for instructions.

Under US law, you acquire "trademark rights" by being the first to use the brand in commerce in association with particular goods or services. Registration is optional, but highly recommended for purposes of enforcement. Trademarks may be registered in one or more states or at the federal US Patent and Trademark Office.

Answer 3

yes Generally no. Names, titles, & common words/phrases do not have sufficient originality to qualify for copyright protection. They usually can be trademarked however.

Answer 4

No. Common words/phrases, names, titles, etc are not eligible for copyright protection. They may be registered as trademarks, however.

Answer 5

You do not have to trademark a t-shirt slogan. Just keep in mind that if you don't, you won't be able to do anything if someone else steals your idea.

Answer 6

I don’t know