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Copyright of a phrase?

  • 16-03-2009 4:41pm
    #1
    Doozie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,468 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    Any body out there know what the laws are regarding copy right to a well known phrase or film title? I want to use the phrase 'What Lies Beneath' for advertising purposes within the public domain but I'm not sure if I would have to gain copyright for it. It is used in a multitude of different locations, books, websites, movies etc so does the fact that it is a phrase and not necessarily associated with these movies/books etc mean I could use it? Any help is appreciated.
    Cheers


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  • #2
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,518 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    erm, legal forum that way
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  • #3
    Gaspode
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    Nor sure if copyright is what you want, AFAIK that applies to something original or artistic you've created yourself and dont want others to use.
    I think registered trademark is more what you're thinking of, and protecting these is more difficult but still possible.
    As to how you do it I'm not sure, perhaps contact the patents office for info.


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