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Trademarking for Musicians: What are International Classes?

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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The Process of Trademarking Your Musical Group’s Name

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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New Domains Equal Continued Problems With Cybersquatting

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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Registering a Trademark – The Six Step Process of Applying for a Trademark in the US

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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Four Ways to Legally Protect Yourself as a Music Artist

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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