2006-12-05 02:07:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
copyrighted... you can only trademark a 'logo' as such...
2006-12-05 02:10:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You wouldn't copyright it. Copyrights can be obtained for things of an artistic nature. This includes, of course, poetry, films, sculptures, music, fiction, etc. But can also include things that may not necessarily seem "artistic" in the general sense of the word. Copyrights can also be obtained for advertising copy, games, software programs and blueprints, to name just a few.
To protect a name within your industry, you would apply for a trademark.
Trademarks can be names of products or services, logos, slogans, packaging and even sounds and smells. In essence, a trademark can be almost anything that is used to identify a particular product or service. Registering a trademark grants the owner exclusive rights to the mark within the specified industry.
Of course, it's necessary to research the mark comprehensively prior to filing to ensure that there is no possibility of infringing upon another party.
This entails searching the pending & registered Federal and State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files. Then, if clear, you can decide if you would like to file for a Federal or a State trademark.
To register a trademark, that's done either through your Secretary of State for a State trademark or the US Patent & Trademark Office for a Federal trademark.
If you are only conducting business in one state, then a State trademark is most appropriate. If you conduct (OR are planning to conduct) business in at least 2 states OR between the US & any other country, you can file for a Federal trademark.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-12-05 07:23:56 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-30 04:11:56 · answer #3 · answered by boshell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
copyright.
. If the name is in general use by someone else then you can't copyright it, you can't just claim a name that other bands are using and expect them to stop. If they have booked gigs ( eg ) before you, then copyright is a waste of time as its not enforcable.
2006-12-05 02:19:50 · answer #4 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The music can be copywritten, but the band name is trademarked
2006-12-05 02:27:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you have to go through equity. I know my friend tried to use his own name and they wouldnt let him because someone else had it! He had to go out as Chris Cherman.
Good luck
2006-12-05 02:17:50 · answer #6 · answered by tradcobdriver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
copyrighted
2006-12-05 02:18:35 · answer #7 · answered by Encyclopedia Allie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋