As a musician and artist, the thought of trademarking for musicians might have come across your radar. That is because building your trademark is essential for protecting your songs and performances from being used or rebroadcast by others. It may take time to build your brand, but once established, your trademark should be registered with […]
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For performance artists, music groups and bands, trademarks are important for protecting your unique sound and image. By registering your band’s name as a trademark, you can prevent others from unjustly profiting from your name, and you can enforce your intellectual property rights through litigation in federal court. The process of creating and registering a
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A trademark may be able to protect your book title, but it is more difficult than you think. Generally, a trademark typically will not be granted to protect a book title, there are some exceptions. You may be able to obtain trademark protection of your book title if your title is distinctive enough, a part of a series, or an overall part of your brand.
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Cybersquatting occurs when an entity (a person, a company, etc.) intentionally buys up the domain name of a specific business and then holds on to it, with the intent of selling that domain to the business for large profit later. If you own a trademark and find that the domain name cooreponding with your trademark has been taken, it is possible that you may be the victim of cybersquatting.
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Trademarks are a form of intellectual property. A trademark is used to identify and distinguish the source of the goods or services. There are many categories to describe trademarks. In this infographic by Cordero Law LLC, they are identified.
Trademark licensing is the process where a trademark owner agrees to give another person or company permission to use its trademark, in a commercial setting, in exchange for a fee. There are many reasons why licensing a trademark can be very advantageous. Trademark licenses are complex with several points to be negotiated. An attorney who is well acquainted with trademark licensing is invaluable in providing information regarding licensing requirements and advice in creating and negotiating a trademark license.
Applying for a trademark can be done without a trademark lawyer. However, it is highly recommended that you strongly consider hiring one to assist you with your application. A trademark can be one of the most valuable assets in your company’s intellectual property portfolio and having your application done correctly can help you in ensuring your protections are in order. All and all, the trademark registration process is a six-step process that can last anywhere from six months to 24 months to complete. In this blog post by Cordero Law, we go over the six steps to help you understand what you will be facing in the trademark process.
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Receiving a sternly worded letter from a law firm on behalf of another person or company ordering you to stop doing something can be stressful, especially if you are not familiar with “cease and desist” letters. Although they can be unsettling, cease and desist letters are fairly common.
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The music industry is a lot different than how it was years ago. With the increasing power of social media, the independent revolution has flurished. More often than not, artists are self releasing their music and becoming celebrities over night. And while the rise of the independent world has a multitude of benefits for the
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What’s a Trademark? Trademarks are a form of intellectual property. A trademark is used to identify and distinguish the source of the goods or services that are being represented by the trademark. We get it, this is confusing. In the simplest of terms, a trademark is your brand. Trademarks can be letters and words,
