How to Copyright a Restaurant Name

The correct way to protect a restaurant name is with a trademark, not a copyright.  This article explains how and why a trademark can protect the name of a restaurant.

 

Can you copyright the name of a restaurant?

No, you cannot copyright the name of a restaurant. Names, including the name of a restaurant, do not qualify for copyright protection.  Examples of names that cannot be copyrighted include:

  • The name of an individual (including pseudonyms, pen names, or stage names)
  • The name of a business or organization
  • The name of a band or recording artist
  • The name of a product or service
  • The name of a character
  • A domain name or URL

The way to protect a name, including the name of a restaurant, is with a trademark. Read our guide to trademarking your restaurant name (and logo).

 

How do you copyright a restaurant name?

In short, you cannot copyright the name of a restaurant. Names, including the name of your restaurant, cannot be copyrighted. But you can often TRADEMARK the name of a restaurant. 

 

How do you protect a restaurant name?

The best way to protect a restaurant brand is to trademark the name, logo (artwork), and slogan that you use to promote it. Trademarks are the easiest and best way to protect any brand. Read our guide about when you can trademark a restaurant name.

Why should you protect the name of your restaurant name?

The name of your restaurant is the cornerstone of your restaurant brand, and branding in the restaurant business is as important as your food and service. 

Read more about why you should trademark your restaurant’s name.

About Michael Kondoudis

For more than twenty years, Michael Kondoudis has been the go-to trademarking expert for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Michael is a USPTO-licensed trademark and patent attorney, educator, speaker, and author of the Amazon best-seller: Going From Business to Brand. He is also an authority trusted by national news media on major trademark stories involving NFTs and the Metaverse. For more information, visit www.mekiplaw.com.

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