Merchandise Protection for Bands & Musicians via Trademarks Bands/musicians make most of their income from concerts and selling merchandise. We know how to protect those sales from counterfeiters. https://youtu.be/wlQWs1_n4F8 To protect the sales of t-shirts, hats, sweatshirts and other clothing, it is important as a band to file trademarks for your apparel. Trademark Protection for…
Intellectual property rights actions to take on some of the leading ecommerce websites such as Amazon, Alibaba, Etsy, eBay. Learn practical methods to protect sales of branded merchandise online and submit enforcement actions when counterfeiters are selling products with your logos, names and other intellectual property rights that you own. How can intellectual property rights…
Keurig. Starbucks. Barilla. McDonald’s. Tide. One of these things is obviously not like the other. But in truth, none of them are like each other by law. They are five distinct trademarks, each loud and proud about what their products and services stand for. Each conveying information, standards and branding about their goods. Just one…
PROTECTING YOUR B(R)AND Trademark Infringement Actions Registering your products for trademark is extremely important for bands to keep their merchandising profits specific to them. A trademark is “any word, name, symbol, or design or any combination thereof, used in commerce to identify and distinguish the goods of one manufacturer or seller from those of another…
When a seller is deciding on what trademark to use, it’s important to ensure that an existing trademark does not have priority. Put simply, having priority means the seller’s prospective trademark must be the first in commercial use within its geographic area. Typically, a trademark unregistered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”)…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
How To Protect Your Band From Chinese Counterfeiters – Part 2 For a band to begin to protect their merchandise in China and keep counterfeiters at bay, the band must apply for both copyright and trademark protection in China. Using both of these intellectual property rights, the band can protect their logos, lyrics, likenesses, and…
In the modern age of music streaming and social media, a band’s merchandise is more important than ever before. Merchandise acts a symbol for the band, and advertisement to be worn around to build hype, and most importantly, is a major form of profit. It is unacceptable, therefore, that your image can be tarnished and…
Nefarious individuals are everywhere waiting to infringe on your band’s trademark rights and merchandise. These people often set up outside the venue you are playing for the night and attempt to profit off your hard work and dedication. How can bands protect themselves, their registered marks, and general good will of their fans? Bands have…
