Is The Band Name Vinyl Copyrighted

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is can you help me copyright my band s name.

Is the band name vinyl copyrighted.

Your band name is your brand name and if you have to change it it s going to cost you money too. In addition your band s name and logo could fall under trademark protection as it would be a word phrase symbol and or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others. The term copyright means to have absolute rights to a writing or other tangible piece of art such as a novel article or photograph. Most music group sticklers are die cut from premimun exterior vinyl no background while others are digitally printed with uv resistant inks on white adhesive vinyl.

Repressing discs or vinyl with the new band name distribution fees associated with replacing your music in stores etc. But such a registration would not extend protection to any of the individual star names appearing therein. However a uk based band has recently listed the same name. I already have a cd in the shops and i ll be releasing another one soon.

I have the band name deleted registered here in sydney australia. Our band decals are available in several color and size options. Publishers of works such as a star registry may register a claim to copyright in the text of the volume or book containing the names the registry has assigned to stars and perhaps the compilation of data. Do i have dibs on the name or is it some kind of bun rush until someone becomes famous under that.

Your band has an original name and the music and commercial goods you sell that are associated with your band can be protected. Some of our diecut decals are shown on a black square that represents your tinted window. I suppose if the band s name were several paragraphs long it might qualify but standard band names. Protect your domain name and social profiles.