Re: Re: GROUP/BAND NAME COPYRIGHT

Subject: Re: Re: Re: GROUP/BAND NAME COPYRIGHT

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: : : WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO GET NAME 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. : : 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, sound recordings and other original works 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). : : Our current fee for Copyright Applications is $279 which includes the government fees, attorney fees for preparation of the application, periodic reporting, and in most cases, all required 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. : : As you know, 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 file all applications in the US and work with foreign agents and local affiliates abroad to coordinate trademark and domain registrations to preserve and protect our client’s valuable intellectual property rights. : : The fixed cost of registering a band name in a single class (e.g., the performance f 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, per trademark, per class. : : OTHER SERVICES: : : SEARCH AND CLEARANCE : We can run a trademark search to determine the extent of prior use of the BAND name and a few similar names. : : WHOIS : Similarly, we can perform searches online to determine whether any other bands or businesses are using any infringing domain names, product names or brand names. : We can prepare an opinion letter setting forth our findings and any further recommendations. These services are usually billed hourly at the rate of $250/hr, or may be quoted for a specific budget or project. : : For other prices and more info regarding trademarks: visit our websites: www.brandXperts and/or www.namesavers.net or call Anderson & Shippey at (949) 754-3048. : : CELEBRITY DOMAIN NAMES : Although the emerging law regarding Internet Domains and Trademarks is still in its infancy, there have been several important court cases and ICAAN arbitrations which have protect celebrities against cybersquatters. : : 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 : We protect celebrity endorsement rights by negotiating license contracts and we protect against misuse of names, signatures and likenesses of famous personalities under California State law (The Fred Astaire Celebrity Protection Act). : : 3) PLEASE NOTE that we do not generally provide specific legal advice on particular matters to persons other than our clients. : : If you would like to set up a teleconference or are requesting fixed fee services or a written opinion letter, please send us a reply email or give us a call. : : Again, we would be happy to advise you further on the specifics once you have become our client, and for now, we pledge our best efforts on your behalf. : : Best Regards, : : Stephen Anderson : Anderson & Shippey : WE PROTECT IMAGINATION : 8001 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 400 : Irvine, CA 92618 : Tel. (949) 754-3048 : Fax. (949) 754-4428 : www.brandXperts.com - TRADEMARKS : : www.copyrightpros.com - COPYRIGHTS : : www.domaindisputes.net - DOMAIN NAMES : : www.namesavers.net - COMPANY NAMES, CELEBRITY NAMES & DOMAINS :

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