Please search the phrase "Light Up the Night", which was used by women
marching at night through dangerous neighbourhoods (using candles or
flashlights). I need to know if this phrase and action was copyright,
or may I use the phrase to remind neighbours to leave porch lights on
for safety, deterring criminal acts in long winter nights.

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Request for Question Clarification by pinkfreud-ga on 17 Nov 2004 11:21 PST

A short phrase cannot be copyrighted. However, it can be trademarked.

One active trademark and one active service mark are on file with the
United States Patent and Trademark Office for "Light up the night."

http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=j80c3p.2.2

http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=j80c3p.2.4

Please let me know if this information is the kind of answer you're seeking.