Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign copyright misconception

The 'Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas' sign was designed by Betty Willis and installed in 1959; a common myth is that Willis copyrighted or trademarked the design and profited from it. In fact, Willis did not register a copyright or trademark for the sign and said she considered it public art; the sign remains an iconic city landmark managed at its current location. The history of the sign's design and Willis's stated intentions have been documented in local histories and interviews.