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Hear this out loud PauseIn simple terms, all music artists should consider registering their name as a trade mark in order to protect against others using it. This can cover both your name and logo so long as it is a word, phrase, symbol, and design that identifies and distinguishes you from other music artists.
Hear this out loud PauseKey Takeaway: Make sure no one else is using your band's name before you apply for a trademark. If the name is already in use, your application will be rejected.
Hear this out loud PauseSome simple solutions are: The name is owned by one or more members, and only a band that includes that member or members can use the name. Or the name is the exclusive property of the band as a group and not owned by any individual member. And any member who leaves the group has no right to use the name.
If your band is currently performing, you should file your application under the ?actual use in commerce? category. If you're in the process of writing music, rehearsing, and preparing to do live shows, you likely have a good-faith intent to use the trademark and so you should file on an intent to use basis.
Hear this out loud PauseIt is highly suggested that you research your band name before attempting to trademark it in case another band uses and has registered the name. The typical fee for an attorney to file a trademark application is between $300 and $500, as of the time of publication.