Hobbies and Crafts Can you copyright a saying? Can you copyright a saying? Names, titles, short phrases, slogans and sayings cannot be protected with the United States Copyright Office. ... In order to be protected, your saying must already be in use in commerce and it must identify a good or service. Related Posts:How much does it cost to copyright a book online?Which works are not protected by copyright?How is e-commerce beneficial to customers?Do you need a copyright for your business?