How do you protect your taglines?
How to Trademark a Slogan
- Go to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website.
- Check the Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) database. Make sure the slogan isn’t already registered in the same category.
- Submit your trademark application. Pay the filing fee.
What should my tagline be?
The most important rule is that your tagline should be short and it should be clear. This means your tagline should be no more than seven or eight words, and you should pick words that are crystal clear. If your business name is long, keep your tagline even shorter.
Are taglines protected by trademark?
Taglines and slogans are subject to the same scrutiny as non-tagline trademarks when being examined by the USPTO for inherent distinctiveness. Accordingly, so long as a tagline or slogan is either inherently distinctive or has developed secondary meaning, a tagline is protectable as a trademark.
How do I register a tagline?
A person shall be deemed to have infringed a registered trademark if his trademark is identical to some other registered trademark. Any producer who wants to register his tagline i.e trademark can apply in writing to Registrar in manner prescribed under the act[2].
How do I create a tagline for myself?
Here are some guidelines to develop your tagline:
- Google your phrase and see who else uses that tagline.
- If you’re using your personal brand tagline internationally, know how your words translate into other languages.
- Keep it short and make sure that it’s consistent with your brand.
- Make sure that it’s easy to say.
Can you copyright a tagline?
Copyright Protection. Typically, a slogan cannot be protected under copyright law as copyright does not protect short phrases. A short phrase can be protected in conjunction with an illustration or it may be protected in some cases, if it is taken from a larger well-known work, such as taking a line from a movie.
What works are protected?
Copyright, a form of intellectual property law, protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture. See Circular 1, Copyright Basics, section “What Works Are Protected.”
Is there a way to protect your slogan?
Protect Your Slogan. There’s no other way to create a monopoly on a slogan. This means that once you use it on a shirt or bumper sticker, anyone can copy it freely and you’ll have no rights against the copier in court.
Which is the best example of a tagline?
But, first, let’s look at a few (well, more than a few) tagline examples we can pull some inspiration from. Real leather crafted the forgotten way. ( Hidesign) Shave time. Shave money. ( Dollar Shave Club) Melt’s in your mouth, not in your hands. ( M&M) It’s more than good, it’s great. ( Frosted Flakes) A diamond is forever.
Where do I go to trademark my slogan?
If you’ll be using the mark in your state only, you can register the mark with the trademark office of your state; if you’ll be using the mark across state lines, register it with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Why are slogans so important in security marketing?
Slogans are a vital part of marketing just like Logo, These are perceptions about your business and Product you want indelibly etched into the minds of consumers, such as trust, innovation,and quality. An effective advertising slogan it gives an accurate picture of what your Security Business is all about.