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Yeah, because hundreds of morons tried to copyright, patent or trademark the letter X
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According to Bing Chat, it would be impossible to copyright the letter "X":
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you cannot copyright the letter “x” by itself. Copyright is a form of protection grounded in the U.S. Constitution and granted by law for original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression1. It covers both published and unpublished works, including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture1. However, it does not protect facts, ideas, systems, or methods of operation1. A single letter such as “x” would not be considered an original work of authorship and therefore would not be eligible for copyright protection.
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Nor could you patent the letter X:
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No, it is not possible to patent a letter, including the letter “X”. Patents are granted for inventions that are new, useful, and non-obvious. A letter is not an invention and therefore cannot be patented.
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. . . it is possible to trademark a letter or a combination of letters as part of a logo or brand name. Trademarks protect the use of a particular symbol or name in association with specific goods or services.
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