Re: Re: Copywriting a band name in UK/International

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Copywriting a band name in UK/International

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: : Yes - You can check it out for your yourself at: : : http://www.intellectual-property.gov.uk/std/resources/trade_marks/search.htm : : However it's a TRADEMARK that you seek - not a copyright. : : 1) Copyright is a form of protection provided to authors of "original works of authorship", including literary, artistic, dramatic, musical, graphic arts and other creations. : : Song lyrics, musical compositions and sound recordings may be protected under copyright law - but BAND NAMES cannot. : : Copyright protects the author's original expression as contained in a creative work but DOES NOT usually extend to any idea, procedure, process, method, system, discovery, name or short title or slogan. : : For more information about copyrights and copyright protection, visit our site: www.copyrightpros.com : : 2) Trademark law protects distinctive names, titles, slogans and symbols that are used by their owners in business or commerce. : : Names may be eligible for trademark protection if the name is used by an artist, performer or band to promote the sale of certain goods or services; : : (e.g., records, CDs, videos, concerts) to distinguish the band name from that of imitators and wannabees. : : Our firm assists in the protection of trademarks, band names and celebrity names by offering Registration, Counsel and Enforcement services. : : From our offices in Irvine and San Francisco California, our attorneys work with agents and local affiliates to coordinate registrations in faraway places like the UK and the European Communit (CTM) to preserve and protect our client’s valuable intellectual property rights. : : For more visit our websites : www.BrandXperts and/or www.namesavers.net : : or call Anderson & Shippey at (949) 754-3048. : : “Intellectual Property Solutions For the New Millennium” (Sm) : Before you spend get a second opinion. : M. Arthur Auslander : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 : 212-594-6900, fax 212-244-0028, aus@auslander.com : ELAINE's Workshop (sm) : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive

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