Is it possible to patent a phrase?

Question

I would like to patent a slogan that I have thought of which contains a place in one country and a place in another country. For example (this is not the slogan I mean), if you would say "Greenwich Village of Granada".

Answer 1

I don't believe you can "patent" it..but you can "copywrite" it or possibly "trademark" it.

Write it down. Have it notorized. Seal it in an envelope and sign the seal. Mail it to yourself certified mail..and don't open it. This way you have proof of the date that you thought of the slogan.

Meanwhile make an appointment with an appropriate attorney to legally protect your idea.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

This would be a trademark rather than a patent.

But, yes. You can register a phrase as a trademark. There are some restrictions involved. For example, you cannot prevent use of the phrase in non-related material.

As an example Walmart has the slogan "We sell for less". You cannot add that to your business name. But you can use it in a sentence without incurring an infringement.

Answer 3

Nope. Closest you can probably come is a trademark, but even then, it would have to be unique to something you are selling. Donald Trump tried to do it with "You're Fired" and failed.

** Note: This is a general discussion of the subject matter of your question and not legal advice. Local laws or your particular situation may change the general rules. For a specific answer to your question you should consult legal counsel with whom you can discuss all the facts of your case. **

Answer 4

If it's "The Real Thing", it's been done before.
You can copyright it or register it as a trademark, but it must have a value to somebody to make it worthwhile.

Answer 5

Saw a report last night the average cost of receiving a patent is now 6000.00 to 25,000.00 dollars
good luck

Answer 6

No, but you might be able to copyright it.

Answer 7

If Paris Hilton can do it then I don't see why not?

Answer 8

No.