[stylist] Copyrighting titles

[Donna Hill]

Natalie,
That is my understanding, and trade-marks are about $150 each. 
Technically, whenever they appear in print, you're supposed to use the 
"r in a Circle" symbol.
Donna

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On 1/21/2011 4:14 PM, Nat Barrett wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I've been following the brief discussion on copyrighting titles. 
> Recently in my writer's group we discussed this.
>
> If I recall, some of my fellow writers commented that titles could not 
> be copyrighted, but catch phrases and specific sayings could be 
> trademarked. I remember a lady in my group, who is a paralegal, was 
> the one to bring that up.
>
> So I want to say, but don't quote me on it, that they mentioned 
> something like Star Wars was trademarked by George Lucas. That's not a 
> 100% certainty, but I remember someone mentioning that as an example. 
> Although I have no idea if this is a legit example.
>
> Anyway, if anyone else can verify my info, that would be helpful. I'm 
> interested to know more regarding the legal stuff.
>
> Natalie
>
>
>
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> From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 21, 2011 10:53 AM
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> Subject: [stylist] Copyrighting titles
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>> I have seen titles replicated so I assume there is not copyright law
>> prohibiting it, but I know you can copyright a catch phrase, like, "The
>> Devil made me do it."  Paris Hilton was able to copyright, "That's hot."
>> Disgusting!  *smirk*  Not sure how this works.
>>
>> What about tag lines or catch phrases like, "Just do it," or, "Be all
>> you can be."  These are copyrighted, I believe.
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
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