How do I research to see if a tagline is being used and secondly, how do I copyright it if it's available?
thx.
Doug
2007-02-17 07:22:51 · 4 answers · asked by dougefresh 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
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 tag line/slogan 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!
2007-02-19 08:39:50 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Trademark A Tagline
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How do I copyright a tagline?
How do I research to see if a tagline is being used and secondly, how do I copyright it if it's available?
thx.
Doug
2015-08-10 17:39:40 · answer #3 · answered by Roland 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a tag-line it is more likely that it is trademarked vs. copyrighted.
2016-03-20 03:46:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋