Bummer Quote by Jill Sobule
“Unfortunately you can't copyright a title... bummer.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2005 interview with Jill Sobule, published in Musician Magazine
Titles are too short to meet originality thresholds, so they cannot be protected by copyright law.
In simple terms: Titles lack sufficient originality for copyright.
Do not rely on copyright for titles.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing books
- branding products
- creating songs
- marketing campaigns
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you differentiate a title without legal protection?
- What alternatives exist for protecting brand identity?
Copyright does not protect titles, only longer works.