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I want to copyright a tagline and want to find out if it exists and is already copyrighted. what is the name of the website where I can check this out?

2007-01-13 15:49:39 · 5 answers · asked by Chess Player 1 in Computers & Internet Internet

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You wouldn't copyright it. Copyrights can be obtained for things of an artistic nature. This includes, of course, poetry, films, sculptures, music, fiction, etc. But can also include things that may not necessarily seem "artistic" in the general sense of the word. Copyrights can also be obtained for advertising copy, games, software programs and blueprints, to name just a few.

To protect a slogan/tag line within your industry, you would apply for a trademark.

Trademarks can be names of products or services, logos, slogans/tag lines, packaging and even sounds and smells. In essence, a trademark can be almost anything that is used to identify a particular product or service. Registering a trademark grants the owner exclusive rights to the mark within the specified industry.

Of course, it's necessary to research the mark comprehensively prior to filing to ensure that there is no possibility of infringing upon another party.

This entails searching the pending & registered Federal and State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files. Then, if clear, you can decide if you would like to file for a Federal or a State trademark.

To register a trademark, that's done either through your Secretary of State for a State trademark or the US Patent & Trademark Office for a Federal trademark.

If you are only conducting business in one state, then a State trademark is most appropriate. If you conduct (OR are planning to conduct) business in at least 2 states OR between the US & any other country, you can file for a Federal trademark.

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

2007-01-15 09:12:02 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0 0

Copyrights ($150) are least expensive and trademarks can run around $500.

2016-05-23 23:04:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

If it's a tag-line it is more likely that it is trademarked vs. copyrighted.

2007-01-13 15:53:40 · answer #3 · answered by ValleyR 7 · 0 0

Go to Google that always works!

2007-01-13 15:53:01 · answer #4 · answered by Tyler M. 2 · 0 0

You can search here:
http://www.copyright.gov/
and if you can't find the information you're seeking, then you may have to call them during ordinary business hours.

2007-01-13 15:53:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

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