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DayDreamer

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Oct 13, 2007 8:55 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I just want to be sure....

If someone`s starting a clothing line, they would only need to trademark the logo, right? To my understanding, logos are trademarked, inventions are patented, and any written materials (i.e., songs, books, etc) are copyrighted. Please let me know if I`ve got this right.

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DayDreamer

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pepperlegal

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Oct 15, 2007 5:30 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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That`s basically correct, although copyright may also attach to logos as well. Remember, there are myriad rules associated with these types of intellectual property, so before jumping in you should have an intellectual property lawyer assist you.

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