Product or packaging design protection
Most of you are familiar with standard trademark forms — namely, words, slogans and phrases, and logos. These typical forms of indicia help you (or any other consumer) separate different goods and services from the …
Do you know the difference between trademark and copyright law? As a musician or businessperson, I think it’s in your best interest to know and protect your work — and to avoid infringing on …
The importance of trademark searching
by Justin Haddock
Have you decided on a name for your band or been using a certain name? If so, have you checked to see if anyone else is using that name?
Your band may …
Use it or lose it
by Justin Haddock
In absence of an agreement to the contrary, a band name usually belongs to its members (at least with regard to live performances). While this is a good general rule of thumb, …
Who gets the name?
by Justin Haddock, associate, and Sheri Hunter, counsel, of Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Your band might break up. It’s hardly the most optimistic forecast, but it’s one that, realistically, every musician needs to consider.
With that …
