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There is a common word that I want to use for my business name. I have a particular font I want to use for this word and I want to use this word in a certain font i like on T-shirts, stickers, magnets, etc. I don't really care if another person uses the name because its a common name but its the name in the font style and curve shape i like that I want to protect. Can I copyright or trademark this?
I would defer to those who know about copyrights but...lets assume to copyright it...all legal...etc and someone else decides to use it...do you have a lot of $$ for an attorney to pursue this evil doer...maybe up to 20-30K...it all comes down to who has the biggest pockets...food for thought
Per the copyright office: How is a copyright different from a patent or a trademark?
Copyright protects original works of authorship, while a patent protects inventions or discoveries. Ideas and discoveries are not protected by the copyright law, although the way in which they are expressed may be. A trademark protects words, phrases, symbols, or designs identifying the source of the goods or services of one party and distinguishing them from those of others.
[quote=hostingdiva;561340]Yes, you can trademark the word with the style.
Per the copyright office: How is a copyright different from a patent or a trademark?
Copyright protects original works of authorship, while a patent protects inventions or discoveries. Ideas and discoveries are not protected by the copyright law, although the way in which they are expressed may be. A trademark protects words, phrases, symbols, or designs identifying the source of the goods or services of one party and distinguishing them from those of others.
well done hostingdiva. Also a trademark is more for commercial use, "trade". But you can lose a trademark. You have to protect it by documenting the use of your mark. If you don't use it you lose it. However xguy9, is this your font style? Did you purchase this font? All fonts are different. If you purchased it, Review The End User License Agreement (EULA)
Long story short, the answer to you question is: LAWYER
Can I copyright a name with a certain font 
