Can a Logo be copyrighted?
The logo is a recognizable and distinctive graphic representation, stylized name or symbol that identifies companies and brands. Accordingly, a logo is an invaluable business asset since it can be the first thing that potential customers see. If a logo is highly creative by including artistic or design elements, it can be treated as an artistic work and therefore can be protected under copyright law.
Once a logo is copyrighted, no one can copy or use it without the copyright owner’s permission otherwise it would be copyright infringement. Therefore, if you want copyright your logo, it is extremely important that you check before whether that logo is already copyrighted. In many circumstances, it is highly recommended to get both copyright and trademark protection for your logo (see the ‘Can a Logo be Trademarked’ section).
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Our team of legal and IT experts help authors and non-author claimants protect their copyright interests by promoting and facilitating registration on the U.S. copyright register.
Our service is designed to be easy to use and informative, removing any doubts you may have about submitting the correct information.
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Copyright Online is a U.S. copyright registration service based in London, in the United Kingdom.
Our team of legal and IT experts help authors and non-author claimants protect their copyright interests by promoting and facilitating registration on the U.S. copyright register.
Our service is designed to be easy to use and informative, removing any doubts you may have about submitting the correct information.
We also champion education about copyright, and have authored a series of articles to help copyright owners understand and enforce their rights.
Registration of your work is quick, easy, and affordable. Click here to register, or click here to access our educational knowledge hub.