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Posted by M Arthur Auslander on January 09, 2003 at 00:31:55:

In Reply to: Re: Re: record label posted by camren aucoin on January 08, 2003 at 11:11:08:

: : : I am going to be starting my own record label. I need some information. Do i need to copywrite the name of the label and trademark the logo , or is it all a trademark issue? How should I go about this? What should be my first step? .....Thanks for the help .......dennis

: : Dear Dennis:

: : 1) Copyright protects a wide variety of intellectual properties, including pictures and words, e.g., works of art (album cover art, paintings, sculpture, photos, etc.) literary works, (books, SONG LYRICS, MUSICAL COMPOSITIONS, poetry,) as well as choreography, SOUND AND VIDEO RECORDINGS, and other creative works.
: :
: : Copyright law protects the author's original creative expression as contained in the work but DOES NOT usually extend to any idea, procedure, process, method, system, discovery, NAME or short title or slogan.

: : Your RECORD LABELS' original music recordings, motion pictures, videos, or other publications can indeed be registered for copyright protection.

: : We can help to promptly register your claim to the copyrighted material. Our Basic Copyright applications cost only $229, including government fees, attorneys' fees, photocopies
: : express courier delivery, return postage and delivery of the certificate of registration. We offer discounts on 3 or more applications.

: : For more information about copyright go to
: : www.copyrightpros.com. TO apply now, go to
: : www.mybrandsonline.com.
: :
: : 2) TRADEMARK law protects names, slogans, logos and symbols used in business. (e.g., company names like: ISLAND RECORDS; SONY; COLUMBIA; GIANT; STARBUCK'S, MCDONALD'S, or FORD; product names like OREOS, BIG MAC or EXPLORER; personal
: : names like WARNER BROS.; MADONNA, MICHAEL JACKSON, LAURA ASHLEY or CALVIN KLEIN; band names like U-2, PINK FLOYD or CRACKER; slogans like WASSUP? or HAVE IT YOUR WAY; designs
: : like the "GOLDEN ARCHES" or the NIKE "SWOOSH", symbols like "SNAP CRACKLE & POP" and even sometimes color schemes like: Brown for UPS courier service, as well as other types
: : of trade dress, including distinctive packaging,
: : architecture, design and uniforms.
: :
: : Prior to seeking to register a trademark, a search should be conducted to determine whether the name, (or device) or a similar name is already in use by someone else. We offer low-
: : cost and wide-ranging search options (and basic trademark applications) at our secure server www.mybrandsonline.com to get you started quickly.
: :
: : Or, if you wish, you can complete the information listed below and send us the materials requested by mail. Basic Trademark applications cost $599 for one class, and $1025 for a two class application (including the
: : government filing fees of $325 per class and postage, copies, periodic reporting and most typical correspondence.
: :
: : In cases where issues are raised by the Trademark Examiner or objections by third parties, additional fees may apply.
: :
: : In addition to TRADEMARKS, we also help our clients to REGISTER DOMAIN NAMES and in many cases, we can also help our clients in filing BUSINESS INCORPORATIONS, or DBAS (fictitious business name statements.

: : YOU MAY CHOOSE TO SEEK REGISTRATION OF YOUR NEW NAME, DESIGN, OR BUSINESS PROCESS IN ORDER TO PROTECT IT FROM COPYCATS OR INFRINGERS. REGISTRATION SHOULD BE SOUGHT IN ANY COUNTRY WHERE YOU DO BUSINESS OR WHERE YOU CAN EXPECT
: : INFRINGEMENT MAY OCCUR.

: : TRADEMARK TIPS AND REQUIREMENTS
: :
: : To be registrable: the organization name must not be descriptive or generic in light of
: : the for the nature of the goods and/or services which it is seeking to brand. (e.g., GOOD MUSIC RECORDS).
: :
: : Further, the name should not be too substantially similar to that of other names that have already been used on related
: : goods or services by other traders. For logos or designs, they too must be distinctive and original.

: : It is usually good advice to register both the name and the logo separately - so if thieves take a similar name, your rights are not limited to the exact spelling or a certain design -- or if they steal only the design - your rights can
: : still be enforced.

: : The Official Fee (government cost) for registering a trademark at the US
: : Patent & Trademark Office is $325 per class of goods and services.
: :
: : Although the categories are often blurred: like a department store or in a grocery store, goods (and services) are divided into many classes for different items such as paper goods, (Class 16) ; clothing and shoes (Class 25); beer and
: : alcoholic beverages - (class 32). Services too are divided into categories such as entertainment, advertising, financial, retail, telecommunications services, etc.;
: :
: : Therefore, to register a name like "BUZZ KILL COLA" in a single class (e.g., A RECORD LABEL selling CDs, DVDs, records, tapes, and videos, --- and not for beverages) the government will charge $ 325.00.
: :
: : Similarly, To register a logo design (like the
: : Nike "Swoosh") in one class (e.g., sporting goods -and not for clothing) the government will charge you $ 325.00. For each additional class, the government will charge you $325.00.
: :
: : Please keep in mind that unless a name is truly fanciful or coined - (e.g., XEROX or KODAK) it is often possible in many cases that two different people may register the same name
: : in different classes -- (e.g. DELTA for faucets and DELTA for airlines). This rule exists because it is unlikely for customers to become confused into thinking that the faucets
: : and the airlines are coming from the same source company.
: :
: : Our basic Attorney fees for preparation of a trademark application TO PROTECT YOUR RECORD LABEL NAME and/or LOGO are as follows:
: : $274.00 for the first class
: : $101.00 for each additional class
: : PLUS the required GOVT fees make it $599 for one class or $1025 for two classes (total cost for filing application).

: : For more about our fees and services check our
: : websites:
: : www.mybrandsonline.com
: : www.brandXperts.com and
: : www.namesavers.net
: :
: : To apply for Trademark, go to www.mybrandsonline.com or
: : Please send the following items to our office:
: :
: : 1) TRADEMARK:
: : Words and/or design
: :
: : 2) Complete Name of Applicant/Owner:
: : Individual name, company name, organization name
: :
: : 3) If the applicant is a partnership or corporation: full name of all partners/directors and state or country of incorporation/formation.
: :
: : 4) Date of First Use of Trademark: (if not yet used - we will provide you with further information)
: :
: : 5) Place or Use - State or Country - Nature of Use (E.g, goods labeled with the trademark were sold in the U.S. from Florida and sent to Texas; -in magazines or web pages; and/or servicemark was placed on letterhead, on
: : business cards, flyers etc.)
: :
: : 6) List of all goods or services which the mark is being used (e.g., socks, clocks, blocks, smocks and (e.g., RECORDS, TAPES & CDS; or RETAIL STORE SERVICES -or ONLINE
: : MUSIC DATABASE containing DOWLOADABLE TRACKS and ARTIST INFORMATION network etc.)

: : 7) Please send a copy of the trademark on a separate sheet
: : -for wordmarks - Check your spelling;
: : - for designs - make sure the image is clearly visible and the best possible edition - (not a blurred or speckled copy).
: :
: : 8) Please send a SPECIMEN which clearly shows the trademark on the goods (catalog, photo; label, hang tag, etc.) For services, please send a brochure, advertisement or flyer
: : which shows both the mark and the services (e.g. ANDERSON & ASSOCIATES - trademark attorneys).
: :
: : 9) Send the appropriate fees.
: : Remember - Govt fee is $ 325 per class, per application; Attorney Fee is $ 274 for the
: : first class and 101 for each additional class; per application. TO TRADEMARK THE NAME in 1 CLASS - $599
: :
: : If you have further questions, or if you would like to confirm any of the above, we would be happy to assist you.
: :
: : Sincerely,
: :
: : Stephen L. Anderson
: : Anderson & Associates
: : WE PROTECT IMAGINATION
: :
: : Offices in Newport Beach, Irvine, San Francisco & Washington, D.C. -- websites everywhere!
: :
: : email: attorneys@brandXperts.com
: :
: : ANDERSON & ASSOCIATES
: : 610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 450
: : Newport Beach, California, 92660
: : +(949) 640-1120
: : fax (949) 759-1475
: :
: : WEBSITES-
: :
: : http://www.brandxperts.com/ TRADEMARKS
: :
: : http://www.copyrightpros.com/ COPYRIGHTS
: :
: : http://www.namesavers.net/ DOMAIN NAMES

: : http://www.mybrandsonline.com/ REGISTER NOW!
: :
: : WE PROTECT IMAGINATION .COM

Dear Mr. Aucoin,
the first step is to find an Intellectual Property Lawyer you can trust.

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
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