theres a song that the corus says squarebizzness... and my licenced company name is squarebizz ent... can i sue for this? and if so.. how do i do so? i feel that they are taking our name and using it for something different.. its been our company name for a cupple years..
2007-09-28 10:41:08 · 7 answers · asked by mac meeeezzzzzzz f 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I haven't heard the song and I don't know what business you are in, but probably you cannot successfully sue because there is very little possibility the squarebizz in the song will be confused with your business and cause you to lose business.
If you don't lose business (have damages), you don't have a successful lawsuit.
2007-09-28 10:48:03 · answer #1 · answered by raichasays 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just using the name is not enough - you would need to have it registered as a trademark. Further, even if it was a trademark, just using it in the lyrics probably wouldn't give you a cause of action, as there is no trademark infringement - just like Eminem or Weird Al use the names of well-known people and businesses in their songs.
Finally, your name is squarebizz, not squarebizzness - it's different.
2007-09-28 17:52:59 · answer #2 · answered by browneyedgirl623 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a fictitious business name, but do you have a copyright on that name?
If not, no!
And if yes, it will be tough expensive fight because theyre using a common word of business and not just bizz.
Sorry you opportunist...wait for some other slip and fall lawsuit opportunity to come your way
2007-09-28 17:46:08 · answer #3 · answered by writersbIock2006 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only if u tademarked the name or if the song is vile offensive or otherwise hurts ur buisness my suggestion use it as a them song if its anygood could promote u and the artist and leave the lawyers to chase ambulances defend crooks or even worse run for office
2007-09-28 17:51:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck suing. You will get more pub by using it. the chanec of you winning is small. The laywers might like it but that is who will make the cash. Its looks like a real weak case
2007-09-28 17:46:05 · answer #5 · answered by Bob D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you have filed for your business to be Squarebizz, Inc. or Squarebizz, Corp.
2007-09-28 17:46:35 · answer #6 · answered by Pitchow! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Will you get more free advertising suing, or letting them sing your business name?
2007-09-28 17:44:29 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋