Great video. All very true and accurate except for one thing: you CAN file a trademark application before your brand is in use. You will need to start using it before it gets REGISTERED. But often you want to file an application BEFORE anyone has heard of you. Uber, Stripe, and many huge companies filed their first trademark applications before they even launched. Hope this helps.
Don't be foolish. You need to do the research too. There is much more than just paying the government fee. You could have an infringer. You may need to do a cease & desist, like I got.
@Un Bothered Google search: "denoting a legally enforceable order from a court or government agency directing someone to stop engaging in a particular activity. "they received a cease-and-desist order for conducting unlicensed property management activities" denoting a cautionary notice detailing the sender's complaint of alleged wrongdoing by the recipient and threatening legal action if the offending activity is not stopped. noun: cease-and-desist letter; plural noun: cease-and-desist letters "she sent a cease-and-desist letter last July urging them to stop using the name"
you touched on good examples thank you , i am rebranding myself and i have found my logo and stage name. next is knowing how to move forward with it successfully.
I cannot say enough how glad I was to research my new name to replace the prior name I had because I got a cease and desist. There was no way I was going to have to change my name again! The new name I thought up was proved by the trademark company, not to be available, so the next name we researched and it was available. Sure it cost more, but when I saw the hundreds of pages of research that was done, we knew we'd be able to keep the name.
My vision is valuable My vision is full of purpose I am already great The world won’t be able to ignore . 🙏🏾 You are a great educator I appreciate your content
This was very helpful thank you so much. I was hesitant to start my clothing line for children because I didn't want anyone to steal my name and logo. So now I will move forward in what I planned to do. Thank you so much for this video💜.
This was very useful information!! I was worried about my business logo being protected. You gave me a sense of comfort. Appreciate you keeping it real man.
Yes! My brand mean a lot to me more then anything cause I had heart surgery and everything didn't go as planned so I believe and have faith my logo going to have strong meaning to many people
Bro you couldn’t have said it any better then this. Thank you for putting it into prospective for me. From here on i will start to work with my logo/clothing brand. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Great video Adam, but maybe you should've talk a little bit about pricing too? And also about how registering the trademarks work. You can register your name/logo in your own country, in Europe (EUIPO), separately in US (USPTO) or worldwide (WIPO). Now I'm not sure how much it costs in US, but here in Europe it's around 850 euros (and that's just filing for a trademark by yourself!). It's definitely something that has to be done by a trademark lawyer, you don't wanna make a tiny mistake and lose 850 euros...
Marvo, Establishing a trademark is MUCH MORE than the government filing fee. Your trademark needs to be legally clear too - in sound, appearance and meaning under trademark law. This is called a COMPREHENSIVE SEARCH and takes about 5 hours in the USA and 8 hours for an EUIPO. It includes common law research as well as established trademarks, as first use matters too. These firms have 6 years to oppose, cease and desist your product or service. See tmexpress.com for a free consultation - even if you already filed your mark last August.
You caught my attention there are MANY ,MANY MANY people speaking the same exact thing your saying BUT for some reason you have a catchy voice so I will subscribe and follow and absorb your advice....thanks
Thanks, dude! I have a ONE brand that I'd like to trademark, and I was ready to start the process this morning going at it alone, but I'm glad I saw this first because the other video delved into the HOW TO, not so much the WHEN TO.
This seriously helped me clear my head. Thank you. Hope I can take a good start building a music career soon. I can't wait to start publishing my music.
I have a killer band name. The only problem that I seem to be hearing all around is that I can't trademark until I have a product to sell, and at this time the debut release is going to be delayed. I don't want anybody to steal the name, but I guess there's nothing I can do at this point.
@FTW_666 I didn't use it. I put a bunch of things out under my own name. I played all the instruments myself anyway so there's no band really. But if I ever do a band thing then I will use the name. I don't think it's as difficult as I thought. I think as long as you have a few things out there to sell then I'm sure you can trademark the name. I don't think it has to sell anything it just has to be official and on the market. I say if you've got something going get it out there and use whatever name you want. Just put it out there through CD baby, distrokid, or one of those labels so you can get your stamp on it. You'll be fine. Good luck!
I am a Latino musical artists! This is one of the most helpful videos that I seen you so I started making music since 2009! Thank you so much for the information 💪🏼
I dint know you was Orlando local, there’s a whole lot of content creators in the city , English Spanish Portuguese we have it all . I’m learning a whole lot from your videos , I appreciate you taking you time to educate. It makes it more fascinating to me that you live in the same city as me.
I got a great logo. I got a great team. I got a great project. Just studying the biz aspects of the music..then we launch!! Very confident...its been more than 18 yrs of experience...Dancehall/reggae..Learning alot from your channel.Thanks for all this insight!!
You need to do the research too. There is much more to this than merely paying the government fee. You could be infringing, with your new name or logo. You need to research each before starting. I had to change my company name and it took 3 years to recover from the $230,000 drop in sales. You bet I did the research on the new name.
Very good information Adam, you're always on point ! I def would protect my name label or artwork after adding money into marketing you never know who's watching to steal your ideas. The industry is cold and they are waiting for any oppertunity to take advantage.
Another great video man! Thank you again for all that you do and I’m definitely working on my branding. Not only am I working on my music, but would love to go into vocal acting as well! Thank you again my dude, much love!
Thanks for this Adam. I'm an upcoming producer and indie label owner here in Jamaica 🇯🇲, our industry out here is very loose and badly structured because of lack of education on these business processes. I appreciate you for this. Information like this is highly valuable and needed. Blessings 🙏🏽. Please give us more insight. P.S. can you do an in-depth video on publishing and copyright rights and royalty collections? Bless up! Oh and to answer your question at the end of your video: Ye I have a brand, a logo, and I'm trying to do some apparel for it.
This video helped alot I was worried about this im pioneering a new style of fashion and music I'm releasing a EP soon and I also create alot of different items I'm my own manufacturer I have a wide variety of products and services and I want to protect all of it
Great video Adam, thanks for taking the time to sharing such amazing information with us. Yes, brand is very important to me, I’m very new to getting my music out there commercially though. I’ve been following you here on RUclips and your content is amazing. 👊🏾
Amazing bro my favorite part is that you are in Orlando lol. I will hit up your lower for sure and find out. I got a small question tho. I am an artist and I got other artist friends that get less views than me on their songs but when you type their names all their music comes up. When I type in my name it’s hard to find my music like i have to write my artist and songs name to be able to find it. Am I missing a trick or something?
When you said I needed to atart and not worry. You took a huge weight off my shoulders I'm probably do a poormans patent. When I'm ready ill do one more professional. Ty.
Thank you so much! You answered all my questions. I'm working on a brand/logo and artist name. I"m about to roll it out but wasn't sure if I should trademark it first. Small tidbit...I"m also from Orlando! Cheers!
My brand is super important to me. My name you see here is my musician name. So the conclusion is I continue growing it and then worry about trademark? I also have another name that am building for a clothing line. So that would be 2 trademarks. How do I file for a trademark Worldwide? I think it'd be too much money and effort to try to trademark every country individually.
What if you are a music artist that is established online and you are already marketing your likeness or your music or any kind of product. Is a trademark nessesary then? Or should you have certain amount of money coming in before you trademark?
Had a chick basically cop my whole name and aesthetic. I wasnt taking music too seriously at the time but it's still kind of a kick in the nards because I was putting out music for 2 years prior. So now its time to rebrand and lock it down.
I want to launch a podcast and I even have the logo. I created an LLC for it too. The trademark part is what I had questions about but this video put me at ease. Thank you!
Great video Adam. Can you send me the info of the lawyer who helped you trademark and copyright. I am trying to get my band name and logo registered correctly
Lots of common sense here. The added reality we see - entertainment and clothing are the 2 toughest classes to be legally clear in - based on trademark law whereas similar names do affect your legal use - in sound, appearance or meaning. Here's the link to the USPTO that talks about this need: www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/private_attorney.jsp. There is so much commercial activity in these 2 classes - clothing 1st, then entertainment 2nd. So, if legally clear, then keep going and file for the trademark. Clothing can wait for s o m e commercial success. Entertainment is especially essential to get right on the first day - heck before the first day. Otherwise back to the creative. Call us for a free consultation: www.tmexpress.com/. Chris
Super!!! Please forward the Contact info for Trademark Attorney...Thanks so much.I would like to know more about Infringement of Trademarks and Logos.....and such!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I outsource my logo from Pakistan, sent it in my name to Washington Copyright Office, then resent it to Washington for copyright transfer in my corporation name. I hired a Trademark Attorney to file with United States Patent & Trademark Office. Currently, awaiting decision, I’ll get both. Faith is the hallmark of the Christian.
can you do a video on stage names and how they are used. I have been trying to come up with a new stage name because the name that I use is one that would cause confusion with an other artist. I am at a block so I am trying to find vids about how to create a stage name. I tried a generator for stage name and they all gave me the same name top of the list. the problem is it is the name I have used since I was 16 years old Raven. I have hit a road block as to what to use. can you please do a vid on stage names how is the best way to come up with a stage name.
Thank you for information. It was very helpful. We are in Tampa. If you don't mind, may I ask the attorney you used for the trademark? I write lyrics and my husband does the production and everything else. We want to make sure we do everything correctly. 🙂 Thank you for all you do. I'm a new subscriber here (and my husband subscribed also) 👍 keep up the great work you're doing.
SO, i'm doing something and the name is highly important to me with the way it's spelled, particularly symbols. There's two variances I do. I plan to launch strictly digitally, specially given the pandemic, and build from there. I can't disclose too much more than that because it's one of those special projects. I feel like I'm saying too much as it is but I overthink things. I'm wondering if, since marketing will be involved, if I should trademark the name I'm doing, both spellings of it, to reassure I don't lose it, specially since someone uses the regular spelling of the stage name I have, even though inactive and across the world from me, nothing similar at all between us other than being artists. Thanks for the informative video.
Thanks a lot for the info. This is my personal RUclips, but I’m a rapper that’s starting a T-shirt line and really wanted to know if I had all my ducks in a row before I launched everything
Thanks for a great video and topic. Thanks for the insights on branding and trademarks. Now to go watch that copyright video you mention at 1:50, but not seeing the link, perhap I overlooked it.
Not into music but looking for information about logos and trademarking/copyrighting it. Cuffy Connection is the brand, i had my first 20 shirts made with the cuffy connection logo.
That is some good info, thank you. I am starting up a t-shirt business and I wanted to know what was best. This takes my mind off of some other issues I am going through. Thanks again.
Hey Adam! I've been searching your channel for information about copyrighting songs, and whether or not to create an LLC prior to releasing music. Do you have any videos about this or any additional advice on this? Thanks!
been going by Strife sense 2003, i was well known all over the midwest and had a pretty good fanbase, one of the people riding my nuts all the time, decided to use my name when I moved to CO and now he's some battle rapper on smack video and shit in michigan, its almost hilarious to me
The name of the trademark attorney in Orlando, Florida wasn't in the discussion box. A singer has a stage name but it's not registered or trademarked how to go about which ways to go either copyright or trademark the name?
thaanks man that was awesome insight. I am currently trying to figure out how to make my band name official. Do i copyright it? Trademark it? Im clueless how to search this up key word wise,
My main takeaway from this video is, unless you are making a considerable commercial splash in your field of work, don't bother going through the time and money it's going to take to establish your trademark. If it turns out to be a lucrative business, then it's something you might want to consider. The only question I still have is, if I release an album under the BAND NAME that I want to use, what's going to prevent me from getting sued way more money than I've made or can afford to lose by a potential "other band" who DOES own rights to the name? Also, if they are from another country, can they still sue me over use of the name? Do they have to send a cease and desist letter before they can take action? What do I stand to lose by establishing a fan-base and then have to jerk the rug by changing my brand and my image? I couldn't possibly recoup all those fans I've lost by suddently changing my brand.
Great video. All very true and accurate except for one thing: you CAN file a trademark application before your brand is in use. You will need to start using it before it gets REGISTERED. But often you want to file an application BEFORE anyone has heard of you. Uber, Stripe, and many huge companies filed their first trademark applications before they even launched. Hope this helps.
ive own my name for now going on 10 years every ten years you have to pay 425
Can you tell us about the benefits? Do you have to pay taxes on any income from the name?
What site do you recommend
Don't be foolish. You need to do the research too. There is much more than just paying the government fee. You could have an infringer. You may need to do a cease & desist, like I got.
@Un Bothered Google search: "denoting a legally enforceable order from a court or government agency directing someone to stop engaging in a particular activity.
"they received a cease-and-desist order for conducting unlicensed property management activities"
denoting a cautionary notice detailing the sender's complaint of alleged wrongdoing by the recipient and threatening legal action if the offending activity is not stopped.
noun: cease-and-desist letter; plural noun: cease-and-desist letters
"she sent a cease-and-desist letter last July urging them to stop using the name"
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Thanks!
you touched on good examples thank you , i am rebranding myself and i have found my logo and stage name. next is knowing how to move forward with it successfully.
I cannot say enough how glad I was to research my new name to replace the prior name I had because I got a cease and desist. There was no way I was going to have to change my name again! The new name I thought up was proved by the trademark company, not to be available, so the next name we researched and it was available. Sure it cost more, but when I saw the hundreds of pages of research that was done, we knew we'd be able to keep the name.
My vision is valuable
My vision is full of purpose
I am already great
The world won’t be able to ignore . 🙏🏾
You are a great educator I appreciate your content
This was very helpful thank you so much. I was hesitant to start my clothing line for children because I didn't want anyone to steal my name and logo. So now I will move forward in what I planned to do. Thank you so much for this video💜.
This was very useful information!! I was worried about my business logo being protected. You gave me a sense of comfort. Appreciate you keeping it real man.
awesome glad to hear that validation that we don't need it right now, but it's something to do at the right time.
Yes! My brand mean a lot to me more then anything cause I had heart surgery and everything didn't go as planned so I believe and have faith my logo going to have strong meaning to many people
like i always say when your rambling (especially in a youtube video), as long as the info and message u tryna convey is genuine like you
Bro you couldn’t have said it any better then this. Thank you for putting it into prospective for me. From here on i will start to work with my logo/clothing brand. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Great video Adam, but maybe you should've talk a little bit about pricing too? And also about how registering the trademarks work. You can register your name/logo in your own country, in Europe (EUIPO), separately in US (USPTO) or worldwide (WIPO). Now I'm not sure how much it costs in US, but here in Europe it's around 850 euros (and that's just filing for a trademark by yourself!). It's definitely something that has to be done by a trademark lawyer, you don't wanna make a tiny mistake and lose 850 euros...
Marvo, Establishing a trademark is MUCH MORE than the government filing fee. Your trademark needs to be legally clear too - in sound, appearance and meaning under trademark law. This is called a COMPREHENSIVE SEARCH and takes about 5 hours in the USA and 8 hours for an EUIPO. It includes common law research as well as established trademarks, as first use matters too. These firms have 6 years to oppose, cease and desist your product or service. See tmexpress.com for a free consultation - even if you already filed your mark last August.
I trademarked my logo myself it cost about 250bucks and covers you for 10yrs.
Potts Studios You have any tips on doing it?
@@pottsstudios how?
@@liljons6753got an answer?
You caught my attention there are MANY ,MANY MANY people speaking the same exact thing your saying BUT for some reason you have a catchy voice so I will subscribe and follow and absorb your advice....thanks
you pretty much telling me to be patient about the bisiness part helps, thank you soo much
Thank you for this information...Ive always thought that a good foundation to build on is very important .
It really is!
Thanks, dude! I have a ONE brand that I'd like to trademark, and I was ready to start the process this morning going at it alone, but I'm glad I saw this first because the other video delved into the HOW TO, not so much the WHEN TO.
Awesome stuff bro! Keep it up!!! Your stuff has helped my channel so much!
Thanks man, Really Helpful. This decision has been holding me back from me releasing my music, I apprieciate it
This seriously helped me clear my head. Thank you.
Hope I can take a good start building a music career soon.
I can't wait to start publishing my music.
I have a killer band name. The only problem that I seem to be hearing all around is that I can't trademark until I have a product to sell, and at this time the debut release is going to be delayed. I don't want anybody to steal the name, but I guess there's nothing I can do at this point.
Any updates on how that went? I’m in the exact same situation.
@FTW_666 I didn't use it. I put a bunch of things out under my own name. I played all the instruments myself anyway so there's no band really. But if I ever do a band thing then I will use the name. I don't think it's as difficult as I thought. I think as long as you have a few things out there to sell then I'm sure you can trademark the name. I don't think it has to sell anything it just has to be official and on the market. I say if you've got something going get it out there and use whatever name you want. Just put it out there through CD baby, distrokid, or one of those labels so you can get your stamp on it. You'll be fine. Good luck!
I am a Latino musical artists! This is one of the most helpful videos that I seen you so I started making music since 2009! Thank you so much for the information 💪🏼
I dint know you was Orlando local, there’s a whole lot of content creators in the city , English Spanish Portuguese we have it all . I’m learning a whole lot from your videos , I appreciate you taking you time to educate. It makes it more fascinating to me that you live in the same city as me.
We definitely have a ton of creators in this area!
Orlando, FL???
damn this was super informative i was so confused thank you for clearing this up a bit and giving a much clearer perspective
I haven’t drop music yet but I’m gonna trademark my name
Same here. Go for it!
I got a great logo.
I got a great team.
I got a great project.
Just studying the biz aspects of the music..then we launch!!
Very confident...its been more than 18 yrs of experience...Dancehall/reggae..Learning alot from your channel.Thanks for all this insight!!
You need to do the research too. There is much more to this than merely paying the government fee. You could be infringing, with your new name or logo. You need to research each before starting. I had to change my company name and it took 3 years to recover from the $230,000 drop in sales. You bet I did the research on the new name.
Catalyst.. I'm doing music in Jamaica too, Dancehall / Reggae on my label. If you want we could collab. Reply and let me know. 🇯🇲
Very good information Adam, you're always on point ! I def would protect my name label or artwork after adding money into marketing you never know who's watching to steal your ideas. The industry is cold and they are waiting for any oppertunity to take advantage.
Thanks Adam, never knew you were in Orlando either! I have a few shows there soon would love to connect'
Yeah been thinking about this especially since I do music I defo need trademark
thanks youre the man Adam! Hope to shake your hand one day.
Another great video man! Thank you again for all that you do and I’m definitely working on my branding. Not only am I working on my music, but would love to go into vocal acting as well! Thank you again my dude, much love!
Nice upload! Killed it!
Really need this today and was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks bro 🙏🏽 just subscribed
Thanks for this Adam. I'm an upcoming producer and indie label owner here in Jamaica 🇯🇲, our industry out here is very loose and badly structured because of lack of education on these business processes. I appreciate you for this. Information like this is highly valuable and needed. Blessings 🙏🏽.
Please give us more insight.
P.S. can you do an in-depth video on publishing and copyright rights and royalty collections? Bless up!
Oh and to answer your question at the end of your video:
Ye I have a brand, a logo, and I'm trying to do some apparel for it.
He has videos on them I can bet
This video helped alot I was worried about this im pioneering a new style of fashion and music I'm releasing a EP soon and I also create alot of different items I'm my own manufacturer I have a wide variety of products and services and I want to protect all of it
Great video Adam, thanks for taking the time to sharing such amazing information with us. Yes, brand is very important to me, I’m very new to getting my music out there commercially though. I’ve been following you here on RUclips and your content is amazing. 👊🏾
My stage name is being stolen !! I’m filing for a trademark now ! Thanks for the video 💪🙏🙏🙏
i have a brand and an artist name , well a few i want to copyright and trademark , this video has helped me tremendously, thank you
Amazing bro my favorite part is that you are in Orlando lol. I will hit up your lower for sure and find out. I got a small question tho. I am an artist and I got other artist friends that get less views than me on their songs but when you type their names all their music comes up. When I type in my name it’s hard to find my music like i have to write my artist and songs name to be able to find it. Am I missing a trick or something?
So at what stage of an artist career should you do this? Before you become famous? Before even becoming an artists and making music?
I just starting my clothing line glad I watched this video very intrigued wasnt dull at all very informative! Thank you
Can you trademark a phrase like
"back that thing up" so no one else can use it
Great stuff Adam and delivery was amazing.
Yo I actually bee thinking about this dope video!!! Helped me!
When you said I needed to atart and not worry. You took a huge weight off my shoulders I'm probably do a poormans patent. When I'm ready ill do one more professional. Ty.
Thank you so much! You answered all my questions. I'm working on a brand/logo and artist name. I"m about to roll it out but wasn't sure if I should trademark it first. Small tidbit...I"m also from Orlando! Cheers!
My Brand is important to me 🙏🏼
My brand is super important to me. My name you see here is my musician name. So the conclusion is I continue growing it and then worry about trademark? I also have another name that am building for a clothing line. So that would be 2 trademarks. How do I file for a trademark Worldwide? I think it'd be too much money and effort to try to trademark every country individually.
What if you are a music artist that is established online and you are already marketing your likeness or your music or any kind of product. Is a trademark nessesary then? Or should you have certain amount of money coming in before you trademark?
I finished eating chips and accidentally burped at the exact same time as you did in the video. I was like WHAT LOL.
I’m pushing a business as well as music
You can file for a intent to use trademark application
Thank you man, I’m dropping my first drum kit soon and this helped alot
Which one should I do first? Trademark or copyright?
Had a chick basically cop my whole name and aesthetic. I wasnt taking music too seriously at the time but it's still kind of a kick in the nards because I was putting out music for 2 years prior. So now its time to rebrand and lock it down.
Any updates on that? Did you get the name back?
What's up adam I write music and I'm working on a community pet store you helped a lot
I want to launch a podcast and I even have the logo. I created an LLC for it too. The trademark part is what I had questions about but this video put me at ease. Thank you!
Did you launch?
Great video Adam. Can you send me the info of the lawyer who helped you trademark and copyright. I am trying to get my band name and logo registered correctly
where's the info for the lawyer you used?...thanks
Thank you very much for the advice! ☺
Lots of common sense here. The added reality we see - entertainment and clothing are the 2 toughest classes to be legally clear in - based on trademark law whereas similar names do affect your legal use - in sound, appearance or meaning. Here's the link to the USPTO that talks about this need: www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/private_attorney.jsp. There is so much commercial activity in these 2 classes - clothing 1st, then entertainment 2nd. So, if legally clear, then keep going and file for the trademark. Clothing can wait for s o m e commercial success. Entertainment is especially essential to get right on the first day - heck before the first day. Otherwise back to the creative. Call us for a free consultation: www.tmexpress.com/. Chris
Where can you recommend I get my trademark and copyright registered ?
This was soo helpful cuz i do music and starting my clothing line the logo is my best friend that was murdered so it means the world to me 🙏🙏
Super!!! Please forward the Contact info for Trademark Attorney...Thanks so much.I would like to know more about Infringement of Trademarks and Logos.....and such!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I outsource my logo from Pakistan, sent it in my name to Washington Copyright Office, then resent it to Washington for copyright transfer in my corporation name. I hired a Trademark Attorney to file with United States Patent & Trademark Office. Currently, awaiting decision, I’ll get both. Faith is the hallmark of the Christian.
Thank rob iv learn so much from you man I'm from Houston Texas iv been building my brands from the time I left high school in 2000 I'd love you help
can you do a video on stage names and how they are used. I have been trying to come up with a new stage name because the name that I use is one that would cause confusion with an other artist. I am at a block so I am trying to find vids about how to create a stage name. I tried a generator for stage name and they all gave me the same name top of the list. the problem is it is the name I have used since I was 16 years old Raven. I have hit a road block as to what to use. can you please do a vid on stage names how is the best way to come up with a stage name.
Adam you are the man, keep being great & thank you for valuable information
Thank you for information. It was very helpful. We are in Tampa. If you don't mind, may I ask the attorney you used for the trademark? I write lyrics and my husband does the production and everything else. We want to make sure we do everything correctly. 🙂 Thank you for all you do. I'm a new subscriber here (and my husband subscribed also) 👍 keep up the great work you're doing.
Where is the lawyer information in the description???
SO, i'm doing something and the name is highly important to me with the way it's spelled, particularly symbols. There's two variances I do. I plan to launch strictly digitally, specially given the pandemic, and build from there. I can't disclose too much more than that because it's one of those special projects. I feel like I'm saying too much as it is but I overthink things. I'm wondering if, since marketing will be involved, if I should trademark the name I'm doing, both spellings of it, to reassure I don't lose it, specially since someone uses the regular spelling of the stage name I have, even though inactive and across the world from me, nothing similar at all between us other than being artists. Thanks for the informative video.
Thanks a lot for the info. This is my personal RUclips, but I’m a rapper that’s starting a T-shirt line and really wanted to know if I had all my ducks in a row before I launched everything
Rashad Taylor I’m With You Man.
I’m Looking To Do The Same Eventually, However I Would Like To Be On The Same Page As You.
Really appreciate your help bro.. keep doing what you do we appreciate it :D
Thanks buddy!
Wow i am also in Orlando 😊
Please leave the link for the attorney you used
Service Mark
Useful information guy thank you
Thanks for a great video and topic. Thanks for the insights on branding and trademarks. Now to go watch that copyright video you mention at 1:50, but not seeing the link, perhap I overlooked it.
Not into music but looking for information about logos and trademarking/copyrighting it. Cuffy Connection is the brand, i had my first 20 shirts made with the cuffy connection logo.
That is some good info, thank you. I am starting up a t-shirt business and I wanted to know what was best. This takes my mind off of some other issues I am going through. Thanks again.
Hey Adam!
I've been searching your channel for information about copyrighting songs, and whether or not to create an LLC prior to releasing music. Do you have any videos about this or any additional advice on this?
Thanks!
Very informative video thanks man!
Thanks!!! Yea it's been something that I was worried about
What about you using a name that other might have because its more common or just 2 people happen to come up with the same name ? Whats happens then?
Luckily that is not going to be an issue for me anytime soon cause no one knows why I am yet. 😂 But great video as always man. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for the insight
been going by Strife sense 2003, i was well known all over the midwest and had a pretty good fanbase, one of the people riding my nuts all the time, decided to use my name when I moved to CO and now he's some battle rapper on smack video and shit in michigan, its almost hilarious to me
i am a solo recording artist not yet registered and i need to know how to get a trademark for my stage name
Can't you get certain advantages from doing it before you pick up momentum. advantages like verifications on social media platforms, grants and taxes?
That was great information because I have a brand name also
Hey Adam, Whats the lawyers info? I live in florida and her staying in orlando is very convinient
The name of the trademark attorney in Orlando, Florida wasn't in the discussion box. A singer has a stage name but it's not registered or trademarked how to go about which ways to go either copyright or trademark the name?
thank you
Great information
Thank You
I thought you were going to put attorneys information in description
I need that please
thaanks man that was awesome insight. I am currently trying to figure out how to make my band name official. Do i copyright it? Trademark it? Im clueless how to search this up key word wise,
Very helpful 👌🏾👌🏾
My main takeaway from this video is, unless you are making a considerable commercial splash in your field of work, don't bother going through the time and money it's going to take to establish your trademark. If it turns out to be a lucrative business, then it's something you might want to consider. The only question I still have is, if I release an album under the BAND NAME that I want to use, what's going to prevent me from getting sued way more money than I've made or can afford to lose by a potential "other band" who DOES own rights to the name? Also, if they are from another country, can they still sue me over use of the name? Do they have to send a cease and desist letter before they can take action? What do I stand to lose by establishing a fan-base and then have to jerk the rug by changing my brand and my image? I couldn't possibly recoup all those fans I've lost by suddently changing my brand.
One question do you trademark your name internationally ? How about people who gonna use your name in different countries?
Any advice for Canadians looking to trademark a band name? It’s an unusually good name I keep thinking people are going to steal it.
What are the first things I should look into and consider before building a brand?