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Is the X Factor phrase copyright?
tigermad
01-11-2005
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.
IainMcCord
01-11-2005
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.
tigermad
01-11-2005
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?
Deelight2004
01-11-2005
Originally Posted by tigermad:
“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.
Clarat
01-11-2005
Originally Posted by Deelight2004:
“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.
Misslouize
01-11-2005
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.....
Wezzo
01-11-2005
http://forum.digitalspy.co.uk/board/...aysprune=&f=22
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