Re: Trademarked Names in Song Lyrics

Subject: Re: Re: Trademarked Names in Song Lyrics

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: : M. Arthur, you've sure answered a lot of interesting copyright questions here. You are certainly very nice to take the time to do this. I've searched this forum and found no existing answer to my own question... so here goes: : : What is the law surrounding the use of trademarked business names such a UPS or Fed EX or Walmart in a song lyric? : : I recall hearing at one time, that the company's permission was required before doing this, but some things I'v heard on the radio in recent years make me wonder if my information is dated? : : Is permission still required to use trademark names in song lyrics, or is that somehow now construed as "fair use?" : Dear Mr, Smith, : I won't take professional responsibility for this answer, but my off the cuff is that there is free use of "trademarks" where the use is not in compeition or misleading. Thus in literature or song, there should be no problem. This is all in generalization. For safety the specifics are better passed by a IP lawyer you can trust with the specifics. : 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 : America On line Instant Messenger screen name artauslander : ELAINE'S Workshop(sm) : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive(sm)

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