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Why the Trademark “FUCK” Was Denied—and Why This Isn’t FUCT All Over Again.

In a sharply divided opinion issued on August 26, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) vacated and remanded the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s (TTAB) refusal to register Erik Brunetti’s proposed trademark: the word FUCK. The decision revisits a familiar name in trademark law—Brunetti—who previously brought FUCT to the Supreme

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¿Qué no se puede proteger con derechos de autor? Comprendiendo palabras, frases y diseños simples.

Cuando piensas en derechos de autor, probablemente imagines proteger tus obras creativas: historias, ilustraciones, música o incluso tu sitio web. Pero es importante saber que no todo puede registrarse bajo derechos de autor. Uno de los errores más comunes es creer que cualquier palabra, frase o eslogan que inventes queda automáticamente protegido. En realidad, la

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What Can’t You Copyright? Understanding Words, Phrases, and Simple Designs

When you think of copyright, you probably imagine protecting your creative work—stories, artwork, music, maybe even your website. But it’s important to know that not everything can be copyrighted. One of the most common misconceptions is that any word, phrase, or slogan you come up with automatically receives copyright protection. In reality, copyright law is

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