What is the most efficient way to fnd out if a...

KGongre · 07-18-2008, 07:42 PM

...book title one wishes to use is under copyright? I would like to know where or how I can find out if a book title I have in mind is already protected by copyright as well as can you use the same title with a different subtitle? Is there a definitive source for this information?

darkpoet99. · 07-18-2008, 08:03 PM

go to the copyright site.

VaughnHill · 07-18-2008, 08:04 PM

http://www.copyright.gov/records/cohm.html

Rachael W · 07-19-2008, 06:47 AM

I saw your previous question, and I wanted to let you know that a title CANNOT be copyrighted. Think about it. There is a movie called "Saw." A 3 letter word cannot be copyrighted. A caveat, however. If the title is a trademark, like Bambi, or Strawberry Shortcake, then the trademark cannot be used within your title.My husband is a horror author (House of Blood, and Deathbringer coming up 02/06 at all your bookstores). Call up any publisher and ask them.

Grouchy Dude · 07-19-2008, 08:05 AM

"How do I copyright a name, title, slogan or logo?Copyright does not protect names, titles, slogans, or short phrases..."From:http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/fa...ect.html#title

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KGongre Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1 Diggs: 0 My Profile Profile Last Updated: 07-18-2008	What is the most efficient way to fnd out if a... ...book title one wishes to use is under copyright? I would like to know where or how I can find out if a book title I have in mind is already protected by copyright as well as can you use the same title with a different subtitle? Is there a definitive source for this information?

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07-18-2008, 08:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
darkpoet99. Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1 Diggs: 0 My Profile Profile Last Updated: 07-18-2008	go to the copyright site.

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VaughnHill Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1 Diggs: 0 My Profile Profile Last Updated: 07-18-2008	http://www.copyright.gov/records/cohm.html

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Rachael W Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1 Diggs: 0 My Profile Profile Last Updated: 07-19-2008	I saw your previous question, and I wanted to let you know that a title CANNOT be copyrighted. Think about it. There is a movie called "Saw." A 3 letter word cannot be copyrighted. A caveat, however. If the title is a trademark, like Bambi, or Strawberry Shortcake, then the trademark cannot be used within your title.My husband is a horror author (House of Blood, and Deathbringer coming up 02/06 at all your bookstores). Call up any publisher and ask them.

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Grouchy Dude Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1 Diggs: 0 My Profile Profile Last Updated: 07-19-2008	"How do I copyright a name, title, slogan or logo?Copyright does not protect names, titles, slogans, or short phrases..."From:http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/fa...ect.html#title

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