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Re: music and entertainment copyrights[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ Copyright Forum ] [ FAQ ] Posted by Stephen L. Anderson, Esq. on July 13, 2001 at 12:03:50: In Reply to: music and entertainment copyrights posted by Calvin Black on July 10, 2001 at 17:23:30:
1) Copyright is a form of protection provided to authors of "original works of authorship", 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. Song lyrics, musical compositions and sound recordings may be protected under copyright law - but BAND NAMES and COMMON SURNAME APPELLATIONS (e.g., SMITH or JONES) cannot. COPYRIGHT - We can prepare applications for copyright registration for your music, (songs, words, lyrics, compositions, sound recordings, music videos, etc.) In addition, any original album art or stage props or other unique designs may also be registered. Once your music, artwork or design has been fixed - (recorded or written down) you can register a copy with the Library of Congress by filing the appropriate application(s). Right now, during our RECESSIONARY MADNESS special, our reduced fee for Copyright Applications is $279 which includes the government fees, attorney fees for preparation of the application, periodic reporting, most copies and postage and forwarding of the certificate of registration. For multiple applications, we offer further discounts. 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. BAND 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. A new band name or performer cannot usually assert exclusive rights to any common surname or word (PRINCE and MADONNA being the exception). Our firm assists in the protection of trademarks, band names and celebrity names by offering Registration, Counsel and Enforcement services. TRADEMARK REGISTRATION- We can prepare applications to register your BAND name and/or for any special designs, fonts, slogans or logos that you use to identify your music to the listening audience. From our offices in Irvine and San Francisco California, our attorneys work with The fixed cost of registering a band name in a single class (e.g., the performance of live and recorded music services) is currently $ 325 for the government fee and $ 274 for our attorneys preparation fees, copies and postage, etc.. TOTAL = $599 OTHER SERVICES: SEARCH AND CLEARANCE WHOIS We can prepare an opinion letter setting forth our findings and any further recommendations. For other prices and more info regarding trademarks: visit our websites : www.brandXperts 3) CELEBRITY DOMAIN NAMES Performers such as Madonna, Julia Roberts, and Alyssa Milano have won back domain names and other damages for unauthorized use of names, photos and/or likenesses from cybersquatters. Best Regards, Stephen Anderson www.BrandXperts.com www.copyrightpros.com www.namesavers.net
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