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Eiffel Tower
- While pictures of the Eiffel Tower by day are in the public domain, the lighting is not. So, don't try to sell photos without seeking permission first.
© Getty Images
1 / 31 Fotos
Usain Bolt
- The retired sprinter has copyrighted both his name and his signature move, the "lightning bolt."
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2 / 31 Fotos
'Law and Order'
- The two rapid consecutive notes in the 'Law and Order' opening theme are protected under copyright owned by NBC.
© Getty Images
3 / 31 Fotos
Reese's Pieces
- The specific orange background color on the packaging of Reese's Pieces is a registered trademark.
© Shutterstock
4 / 31 Fotos
"Baggies"
- The term "baggies" is not just a generic word to describe plastic food bags, but a registered trademark of the Pactiv Corporation.
© Shutterstock
5 / 31 Fotos
Michael Buffer
- Boxing announcer Michael Buffer trademarked his phrase "Let's get ready to rumble!" back in 1992, and has made hundreds of millions of dollars from it ever since.
© Getty Images
6 / 31 Fotos
Facebook
- The word "face" is copyrighted and owned by Facebook, but only in the context of social media platforms.
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7 / 31 Fotos
T-Mobile
- The magenta that T-Mobile use on their storefronts has been claimed as their trademark color, and they have sent cease and desist letters to other companies for using it.
© Shutterstock
8 / 31 Fotos
Darth Vader
- Lucasfilm have actually copyrighted Darth Vader's inhaling and exhaling from the 'Star Wars' movie franchise.
© Getty Images
9 / 31 Fotos
Donkey Kong
- Clearly the popular video game is owned by Nintendo. Well, so is the phrase "It's on like Donkey Kong."
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
UPS
- The shade of brown on the UPS logo is officially known as "Pullman brown." This color is trademarked by the delivery company.
© Shutterstock
11 / 31 Fotos
Superheroes
- The word "superhero" is trademarked. Even more strangely, it is co-owned by rivals Marvel and DC Universe.
© Shutterstock
12 / 31 Fotos
Slide to unlock
- This iPhone feature is an Apple patent. They sued Samsung for in excess of US$ 100 million for having a similar function, and won!
© Shutterstock
13 / 31 Fotos
iPhone sound
- The sound that emanates from an iPhone when it is turned on is also trademarked by Apple.
© Shutterstock
14 / 31 Fotos
"Realtor"
- A real estate agent is often referred to as a "realtor." However, this is a term that is trademarked by the National Association of Realtors, and to use the title you have to be a member.
© Shutterstock
15 / 31 Fotos
Zippo
- The sound of a Zippo lighter being clicked was trademarked in 2018 due to it being perceived by the company as a unique sound to their products.
© Shutterstock
16 / 31 Fotos
"Onesie"
- The word "onesie" isn't a generic word for baby's attire. It is trademarked, owned by the Gerber Childrenswear Company.
© Shutterstock
17 / 31 Fotos
Tiffany & Co.
- The blue color of a Tiffany & Co. gift box is legally trademarked and owned by the company.
© Shutterstock
18 / 31 Fotos
Boise State football stadium
- The blue turf on the Boise State football stadium is unique to the team, and they have a trademark for it.
© Getty Images
19 / 31 Fotos
Ping-pong
- The game of table tennis isn't trademarked. The game of ping-pong, however, is trademarked by Parker Brothers, even though the rules are identical.
© Shutterstock
20 / 31 Fotos
Post-it notes
- The stationery company 3M owns the specific shade of yellow that is used for their Post-It notes.
© Shutterstock
21 / 31 Fotos
Barbie
- Not only is the world's most famous doll's name trademarked, the specific shade of pink associated with Barbie is as well.
© Shutterstock
22 / 31 Fotos
LeBron James
- The NBA superstar owns his signature phrase, "Just a kid from Akron."
© Getty Images
23 / 31 Fotos
Emeril Lagasse
- The word "Bam!" was trademarked by Emeril Lagasse, at least when it is used in association with selling cooking supplies.
© Getty Images
24 / 31 Fotos
Guy Fieri
- Not only did the TV star trademark his name, he also trademarked the phrase "flavor town."
© Getty Images
25 / 31 Fotos
NYSE
- The New York Stock Exchange's iconic bell clang is owned by the NYSE, as are the capitalized phrases "Opening Bell" and "Closing Bell."
© Getty Images
26 / 31 Fotos
Mo Farah
- The hugely successful British track athlete registered his distinctive "Mobot" gesture back in 2012.
© Shutterstock
27 / 31 Fotos
Cadbury's
- The specific shade of purple used by the huge confectionary company is trademarked by them.
© Shutterstock
28 / 31 Fotos
Dry ice
- While the trademark has now expired, the term "dry ice" belonged to the Dry Ice Corporation of America for over 60 years.
© Shutterstock
29 / 31 Fotos
Philips
- The giant electronics company tried to trademark their three headed shaver design, but ultimately did not succeed. See also: Massively successful companies that started from nothing.
© Shutterstock
30 / 31 Fotos
© Shutterstock
0 / 31 Fotos
Eiffel Tower
- While pictures of the Eiffel Tower by day are in the public domain, the lighting is not. So, don't try to sell photos without seeking permission first.
© Getty Images
1 / 31 Fotos
Usain Bolt
- The retired sprinter has copyrighted both his name and his signature move, the "lightning bolt."
© Shutterstock
2 / 31 Fotos
'Law and Order'
- The two rapid consecutive notes in the 'Law and Order' opening theme are protected under copyright owned by NBC.
© Getty Images
3 / 31 Fotos
Reese's Pieces
- The specific orange background color on the packaging of Reese's Pieces is a registered trademark.
© Shutterstock
4 / 31 Fotos
"Baggies"
- The term "baggies" is not just a generic word to describe plastic food bags, but a registered trademark of the Pactiv Corporation.
© Shutterstock
5 / 31 Fotos
Michael Buffer
- Boxing announcer Michael Buffer trademarked his phrase "Let's get ready to rumble!" back in 1992, and has made hundreds of millions of dollars from it ever since.
© Getty Images
6 / 31 Fotos
Facebook
- The word "face" is copyrighted and owned by Facebook, but only in the context of social media platforms.
© Shutterstock
7 / 31 Fotos
T-Mobile
- The magenta that T-Mobile use on their storefronts has been claimed as their trademark color, and they have sent cease and desist letters to other companies for using it.
© Shutterstock
8 / 31 Fotos
Darth Vader
- Lucasfilm have actually copyrighted Darth Vader's inhaling and exhaling from the 'Star Wars' movie franchise.
© Getty Images
9 / 31 Fotos
Donkey Kong
- Clearly the popular video game is owned by Nintendo. Well, so is the phrase "It's on like Donkey Kong."
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
UPS
- The shade of brown on the UPS logo is officially known as "Pullman brown." This color is trademarked by the delivery company.
© Shutterstock
11 / 31 Fotos
Superheroes
- The word "superhero" is trademarked. Even more strangely, it is co-owned by rivals Marvel and DC Universe.
© Shutterstock
12 / 31 Fotos
Slide to unlock
- This iPhone feature is an Apple patent. They sued Samsung for in excess of US$ 100 million for having a similar function, and won!
© Shutterstock
13 / 31 Fotos
iPhone sound
- The sound that emanates from an iPhone when it is turned on is also trademarked by Apple.
© Shutterstock
14 / 31 Fotos
"Realtor"
- A real estate agent is often referred to as a "realtor." However, this is a term that is trademarked by the National Association of Realtors, and to use the title you have to be a member.
© Shutterstock
15 / 31 Fotos
Zippo
- The sound of a Zippo lighter being clicked was trademarked in 2018 due to it being perceived by the company as a unique sound to their products.
© Shutterstock
16 / 31 Fotos
"Onesie"
- The word "onesie" isn't a generic word for baby's attire. It is trademarked, owned by the Gerber Childrenswear Company.
© Shutterstock
17 / 31 Fotos
Tiffany & Co.
- The blue color of a Tiffany & Co. gift box is legally trademarked and owned by the company.
© Shutterstock
18 / 31 Fotos
Boise State football stadium
- The blue turf on the Boise State football stadium is unique to the team, and they have a trademark for it.
© Getty Images
19 / 31 Fotos
Ping-pong
- The game of table tennis isn't trademarked. The game of ping-pong, however, is trademarked by Parker Brothers, even though the rules are identical.
© Shutterstock
20 / 31 Fotos
Post-it notes
- The stationery company 3M owns the specific shade of yellow that is used for their Post-It notes.
© Shutterstock
21 / 31 Fotos
Barbie
- Not only is the world's most famous doll's name trademarked, the specific shade of pink associated with Barbie is as well.
© Shutterstock
22 / 31 Fotos
LeBron James
- The NBA superstar owns his signature phrase, "Just a kid from Akron."
© Getty Images
23 / 31 Fotos
Emeril Lagasse
- The word "Bam!" was trademarked by Emeril Lagasse, at least when it is used in association with selling cooking supplies.
© Getty Images
24 / 31 Fotos
Guy Fieri
- Not only did the TV star trademark his name, he also trademarked the phrase "flavor town."
© Getty Images
25 / 31 Fotos
NYSE
- The New York Stock Exchange's iconic bell clang is owned by the NYSE, as are the capitalized phrases "Opening Bell" and "Closing Bell."
© Getty Images
26 / 31 Fotos
Mo Farah
- The hugely successful British track athlete registered his distinctive "Mobot" gesture back in 2012.
© Shutterstock
27 / 31 Fotos
Cadbury's
- The specific shade of purple used by the huge confectionary company is trademarked by them.
© Shutterstock
28 / 31 Fotos
Dry ice
- While the trademark has now expired, the term "dry ice" belonged to the Dry Ice Corporation of America for over 60 years.
© Shutterstock
29 / 31 Fotos
Philips
- The giant electronics company tried to trademark their three headed shaver design, but ultimately did not succeed. See also: Massively successful companies that started from nothing.
© Shutterstock
30 / 31 Fotos
30 of the most surprising trademarks around
Strange, but true!
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With so much in the public domain, it's easy to imagine that copyrights and trademarks are limited to obvious intellectual property, like modern books, music, and movies. However, this is not always the case.
Take a look through the following gallery to discover 30 of the most surprising trademarks out there. Click on.
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