A simple question!

Does anyone know if the phrase/slogan X Factor is copyright?

I thought it was just a saying, but things may have changed since the programme started.

X Factor is/was a marvel comic, in the same family as X-men,
and there's a whole lot of prior use elsewhere. Don't think it can
be copyright.
However it can be a brand name, and there can be trademarks. So you couldn't produce another show, or related items such as karaoke disks using the name.

How about a tshirt with I have the X Factor written on it. Not using any of the real X Factor show logos. Just normal text?

That would be fine, I can't see any problem with that.

Yep, that would be fine, what you would be banned from producing (assuming the correct TMs have been filed) is T-shirts that mentioned X Factor and also refered to talent shows, judges names, itv etc. The phrase itself is in common use so is fine by itself.

Are there any general discussion boards here? Im at work, extremely bored and looking for a board with a steady stream of posts and replies.....

http://forum.digitalspy.co.uk/board/...aysprune=&f=22