TORONTO — Thinking of printing “Party Like It’s 1989” on a T-shirt or emblazoning a coffee mug with “This Sick Beat”? Think again.
Taylor Swift has trademarked these lyrics from songs on her album 1989, according to the Justia database.
Also registered as her property are “Cause We Never Go Out of Style,” “Could Show You Incredible Things” and “Nice to Meet You. Where You Been?”
Swift has also trademarked the handwritten “T.S.” initials from the cover of 1989.
Each is protected by several trademarks covering dozens of products from toiletries and ornaments to apparel and online retail services.
Most of Swift’s trademarks were registered last October by Nashville lawyer Natalya Rose.
Swift wasn’t able to snap up “Shake It Off,” the title of her smash hit single. The trademark on that phrase is already owned by several companies for different uses — including Bath & Body Works (for personal care products) and Triple Caution (for clothing and hats).
In Canada, “Shake It Off” has been owned for more than a decade by an Alberta company for use on dietary food supplements and beverages.
But Swift’s other lyrics don’t appear to be trademarked in Canada, according to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. Bring on the “This Sick Beat” toques!
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