There are numerous incredibly talented musical artists in the world. There are far fewer financially successful ones. One of the most painful truths that I learned in my youth was that the obscure and underground punk and metal bands I loved were often near financially destitute, and that sucks. It was cool when I was…
One way to police your brand’s mark(s) is to take advantage of outside resources such as the USPTO website. The USPTO site has an online journal that is updated weekly which includes relevant information of patents and trademarks that have been granted on the date of issue. There are separate issues that are split up between…
Packaging can be an equally protectable and substantial part of your brand. When creating packaging for your product, there are many issues to consider. Read on below.. Space: Packaging is three dimensional. Do not ignore the nooks and crannies, rather, reward the customer with an appealing design that spans the whole outside of the package….
Solid visual branding is a foundational block to protecting your brand overall. Starting and growing a business can be difficult, but with the right plan and knowledge, your brand can be successful. Our articles are intended to provide entrepreneurs information on generating brand names and logos. We teach you how to protect your brand through…
Copyright law exists to protect creators of original creative works. Generally, copyright is easier to obtain than a trademark. There is only one type of application, which is submitted to the U.S. Copyright office, and rights are immediately created once the work is made. For online sellers, the issues usually boil down to images and…
Intellectual property laws can be confusing but knowing the law can help musicians protect their merchandise when selling online. Amazon takes intellectual property interests seriously and has a strong policy designed to create a safe environment for its customers. To enforce this policy, Amazon rolled out a platform called Amazon Brand Registry 2.0, with new…
A prominent issue for famous performing artists is counterfeit merchandise being sold outside of their concerts. In today’s world, digital streaming services such as spotify and pandora have made it hard for musicians to profit off of album sales. Therefore, the most lucrative business for artists and bands is selling merchandise at concerts. This makes…
It is always good to be paranoid when you are a part of a famous rock band. Anthony Iommi, former member of Black Sabbath, sues Live Nation, Inc. for trademark infringement, trademark dilution & the unauthorized use of his name, image & likeness. Black Sabbath, founded in 1968, has become one of the most successful…
Brand Protection for Musicians’ Merchandise on Etsy Intellectual property law can be confusing but knowing the law can help you protect your brand when selling online. As a venue for artists, designers, and creators, Etsy takes intellectual property rights seriously. As per the company’s intellectual property policy on its website: “Etsy adopted [their] intellectual property…
Pink Floyd (1987) Limited is the business entity for the iconic band Pink Floyd. Pink Floyd has been in existence since 1965 and been in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1996. Since the initial launch of their band products, the Pink Floyd trademarks have been promoted continuously by Pink Floyd (1987) Limited….
How may intellectual property interests can be protected on Alibaba and, in the case of infringement, what is the procedure for drafting and submitting a takedown request? Alibaba, like Amazon, has a strong policy against sellers who use their service to post and sell content which infringes on the trademarks, copyrights, or patents of others….
Protecting a Band’s Trademarks Bravado International Merchandising Services, Inc. has a license to exclusively sell merchandise containing the names, trademarks, logos, and likenesses of musicians/groups such as The Clash, Metallica, Slayer, Korn, Guns N Roses, Led Zeppelin, and Iron Maiden. [1] They have brought suit against defendants for false designation of origin, unauthorized use of…
As per eBay’s intellectual property policy on its website: “[eBay] take(s) protecting intellectual property rights and maintaining a safe environment for our buyers and sellers, very seriously. As such, certain types of items, such as bootleg recordings, are not allowed on eBay, and others, such as celebrity autographs, have a range of restrictions around how…
ELVH, Inc., Eddie Van Halen, makes multiple claims as to the infringements by Kelly Van Halen, the drummer’s ex-wife. Kelly Van Halen, formerly Kelly Carter, was married to Alex Van Halen until their divorce in August 1996. Van Halen registered their band’s name for trademark in 1978 upon the release of their debut album “Van…
