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syndane
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trademarks in song lyrics
« on: Jan 2nd, 2008, 6:04am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
i belong to a band that does musical parodies.  in one song in particular we list many ag-chemicals both by their active chemical and sometimes by their trademark.
 
if we publish this song on a CD that we intend to sell for profit and the lyrics contain trademarked names are we at risk for trademark violations?
 
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Re: trademarks in song lyrics
« Reply #1 on: Jan 2nd, 2008, 9:37am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Your use likely does not violate any trademark rights.  First, your use may be protected under the First Amendment.  Second, your use is likely "nominative" and therefore not a trademark use.
 
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allen moody
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Re: trademarks in song lyrics
« Reply #2 on: Jan 2nd, 2008, 6:36pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify Remove Remove
thanks for your advice.  we appreciate it very much.
 
allen
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