Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee

[helpmewithaquote]

Is the famous phrase from Ali copyrighted? OR would it fall under “common useage” rules?

I am checking online now, but just in case my googlefu not up to task, would like a second opinion…

thanks in advance

[pinkfreud]

@helpmewithaquote

Is the famous phrase from Ali copyrighted? OR would it fall under “common useage” rules?

I am checking online now, but just in case my googlefu not up to task, would like a second opinion…

thanks in advance

A short phrase like this one cannot be copyrighted, but according to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, this phrase has been trademarked by The Mohammad Ali Family Trust.

[helpmewithaquote]

@pinkfreud

A short phrase like this one cannot be copyrighted, but according to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, this phrase has been trademarked by The Mohammad Ali Family Trust.

Thanks - I think we will be safe in our useage, we are attributing the quote, are not a competing product and using the phrasing as a description…

cheers

[Peanuthead]

The quote was used in an advertisement for Brut cologne back in the 70s. “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. The good smell of Brut and Muhammed Ali”. May be some legal problems there.

[Fear_Itself]

@Peanuthead

The quote was used in an advertisement for Brut cologne back in the 70s. “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. The good smell of Brut and Muhammed Ali”. May be some legal problems there.

Ali was the official Brut spokesman at the time. He was paid for his endorsement.

[Telemark]

@helpmewithaquote

Thanks - I think we will be safe in our useage, we are attributing the quote, are not a competing product and using the phrasing as a description.

This is the type of thing where you don’t assume, you consult a lawyer.