Can I copyright my Rock Bands name 51/50 if someone else has already copyrighted the same name?

Question

If I'm not able to copyright the band's name because the name has already been copyrighted, how do I find out prior to completing all the paperwork?

Answer 1

Thats the point of copy-righting........

Answer 2

Band names don't get "copyrighted." They get registered as trademarks. You cannot use a trademark that is the same as or confusingly similar to one already in use.

>> how do I find out prior to completing all the paperwork?"

You do a trademark search. You can do a limited search by going to uspto.gov. There are several commercial firms that will do comlete searches.

Answer 3

You would need to do a search to find out if the name is already copyrighted. If so, no. You need to check copyrights and trademark names also.

Answer 4

why would you want to use a name already taken? sometimes it is insulting for a band to even think of such a thing. I am sure there is a process involved, but I do not know what it is. Why not try and be original instead of taking something already established.

Answer 5

its already copy right you can not do it when you a play for the copyright the should have a website that tell you!!!

Answer 6

I can't see where you are from but if you are based in the UK you may find this site helpful.

http://www.ipo.gov.uk/copy.htm

The central enquiry line is 0845 9 500 505.

Answer 7

i'm assuming it extremely is a real word. once you're naming your band after that music, it is in all possibility ok. yet, in case you're no longer, then yeah, you need to use that call for the band. it is unlike all of us owns that word.

Answer 8

No.