Overview of Phrase/Slogan Copyright
A company can obtain trademark registration for slogans or phrases used for its products or services when they are distinctive and represent the goods or products’ unique source. The slogans or phrases can be registered as a trademark under the Trademarks Act, 1999 in India. When slogans are registered as a trademark, they get trademark protection under the Act.
Slogans and phrases are different from brand names or logos. They consist of one or more words that convey the message of a business alongside the brand. They are creative mottos or taglines used for promoting and advertising a brand.
Slogans or phrases are usually used alongside a leading brand identifier, such as the company name. They will be treated like word marks while processing the trademark registration, and the burden to show that the slogan has acquired distinctiveness is on the applicant. Though they help companies build brand identity, they are rarely considered distinctive enough to be registered as a trademark.
Documents Required to Obtain a Phrase/Slogan Copyright
- NOC of the Author/Composer
- NOC of the Producer
- Two Copies of the Work
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