Can I use words, names, phrases on custom designed and created jewelry pieces?
I am a jewelry designer/artist that hand-stamps words, names and phrases on jewelry items. I am trying to find out if there are ANY names, words, phrases or saying that I cannot use. People want phrases from their favorite TV or movie characters, names of shows, names of bands, lyrics from songs. My second question is about a signature jewelry line that I would like to create and copyright. I took a phrase from a song that was written and sung in late 40’s early 50’s and copyrighted the phrase that I will hand-stamp and sell on my jewelry. First, I want to make sure that I can use the phrase and second I want to be able to make it my own and prevent other jewelry designers and artists from using it.
