When To Trademark Your Stage Name and Logo | Music Career Insights

[@trademarkfactory]

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.

[@marvomusic]

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...

[@trademarkexpress4803]

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.

[@pottsstudios]

I trademarked my logo myself it cost about 250bucks and covers you for 10yrs.

[@johanlinares2472]

Potts Studios You have any tips on doing it?

[@liljons6753]

@@pottsstudios how?

[@demnnnja8841]

​@@liljons6753got an answer?

[@YoungBlaze]

ive own my name for now going on 10 years every ten years you have to pay 425

[@yeseniarobles4289]

Can you tell us about the benefits? Do you have to pay taxes on any income from the name?

[@21grams80]

What site do you recommend

[@alexyoung7319]

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.

[@sasuke1243]

@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"

[@liloceanyeayeayea8621]

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[@alexmiles1379]

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.

[@edcarbajal1]

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. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@1ChoiceMuzik]

Awesome stuff bro! Keep it up!!! Your stuff has helped my channel so much!

[@arcvison-hardcore1197]

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.

[@magneto7930]

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.

[@sendarevival4973]

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💜.

[@BLKCITYCOFFEEROASTERS]

awesome glad to hear that validation that we don't need it right now, but it's something to do at the right time.

[@1_jahwarrior]

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.

[@rasheemthebestfirstone3274]

He has videos on them I can bet

[@alexyoung7319]

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.

[@agthaog1986]

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

[@Mobudda]

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.

[@catalystspirit601]

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!!

[@alexyoung7319]

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.

[@1_jahwarrior]

Catalyst.. I'm doing music in Jamaica too, Dancehall / Reggae on my label. If you want we could collab. Reply and let me know. 🇯🇲

[@jojibiggums1610]

Thanks man, Really Helpful. This decision has been holding me back from me releasing my music, I apprieciate it

[@canehillar]

Thank you for this information...Ive always thought that a good foundation to build on is very important .

[@adamivy]

It really is!

[@littlerube8358]

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

[@dontrez8412]

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.

[@jarles323]

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.

[@adamivy]

We definitely have a ton of creators in this area!

[@iankingcarter]

Orlando, FL???

[@Ibetala]

I finished eating chips and accidentally burped at the exact same time as you did in the video. I was like WHAT LOL.

[@AngeloMunjiOfficial]

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!

[@grixxy_666]

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.

[@trademarkexpress4803]

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

[@jasminewilliams8260]

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

[@Nahnii.a]

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

[@KrockTheIndigo]

Thanks Adam, never knew you were in Orlando either! I have a few shows there soon would love to connect'

[@KadrianThomas]

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 KZbin and your content is amazing. 👊🏾

[@aneweratas3932]

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.

[@kreativeNkrucial]

I just starting my clothing line glad I watched this video very intrigued wasnt dull at all very informative! Thank you

[@jaysonteam4431]

I haven’t drop music yet but I’m gonna trademark my name

[@jennycanejavlogs6811]

Same here. Go for it!

[@Haulinoutloud]

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.

[@ThisisNandaMusic]

Thank you very much for the advice! ☺

[@FrankGotThePack]

Thank you man, I’m dropping my first drum kit soon and this helped alot

[@GoodgirlLisa]

My Brand is important to me 🙏🏼

[@nelsonperez3953]

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!

[@crown_resident]

you pretty much telling me to be patient about the bisiness part helps, thank you soo much

[@truthshetold]

Can you trademark a phrase like "back that thing up" so no one else can use it

[@jjdrummer6790]

So at what stage of an artist career should you do this? Before you become famous? Before even becoming an artists and making music?

[@therealneotruth]

My stage name is being stolen !! I’m filing for a trademark now ! Thanks for the video 💪🙏🙏🙏

[@redegaltidwelljames8261]

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

[@growsomeplace9987]

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.

[@shouldwehavethat4856]

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.

[@hakeemgolden4425]

Great Video! Really appreciate the info🔥💯🔥✨ I'm just starting out so grateful I found your channel

[@ashmxuth4919]

damn this was super informative i was so confused thank you for clearing this up a bit and giving a much clearer perspective

[@wisdomstateofmind3363]

Thank you Adam, this video was very insightful. I didn’t see the copyright link in the description though. Can you show me how I can copyright my musical content?

[@tabithawilson9310]

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?

[@megaheat8838]

Which one should I do first? Trademark or copyright?

[@robbieray9218]

Great stuff Adam and delivery was amazing.

[@aspealioshis]

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.

[@InkElLejendario]

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 💪🏼

[@threeth2287]

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!

[@artvasch147]

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.

[@zoldic777]

Really appreciate your help bro.. keep doing what you do we appreciate it :D

[@FoundElement]

Thanks!!! Yea it's been something that I was worried about

[@janbriggs3387]

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@danielvasquez2488]

Really need this today and was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks bro 🙏🏽 just subscribed

[@heliondzhervitki6644]

One question do you trademark your name internationally ? How about people who gonna use your name in different countries?

[@sonnydayes5354]

thanks youre the man Adam! Hope to shake your hand one day.

[@alexanderbrowniemanjames513]

I’m pushing a business as well as music

[@Mandujano96]

Useful information guy thank you

[@spencerbrown415]

Thanks!

[@sarenclaude3239]

thank you

[@drweiss8]

You can file for a intent to use trademark application

[@irenem.965]

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.

[@marialondono8086]

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?

[@melissarose2753]

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,

[@dox8652]

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

[@Xelfiy]

Yo I actually bee thinking about this dope video!!! Helped me!

[@rtaylor843]

Thanks a lot for the info. This is my personal KZbin, 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

[@One_of_Many750]

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.

[@Insignismusic]

Very informative video thanks man!

[@Airic]

where's the info for the lawyer you used?...thanks

[@niffyofficial_]

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?

[@hurricanecastro5718]

WHAT IS THE LAWYER LADY NAME?

[@sinamokhtarzada8810]

Hello, i wanted to ask do i NEED a logo? Is it absolutely necessary for branding? Because i cant find any place to fit my logo into... My social media pages profile picture shouldn't there be my picture for example? Where would i even put the logo? I tried looking for some major or even not so major artists using logos but they all used professional pictures as their profile pic for everything... I wonder should i post a professional picture or a logo as profile pics. Or can i have both somehow and if so where should i fit them? Thank you

[@gregcutter4037]

i do music and we have a logo i get what your saying about putting it out there but question couldn't someone trademark it before you then what ?

[@NajarachiLifeStyle]

Adam you are the man, keep being great & thank you for valuable information

[@lisaclark4517]

Great info Adam. What are the pros and cons of a stage name? When should an artist consider a stage name? Thank you! :-)

[@lamarcapitalr]

Great information Thank You I thought you were going to put attorneys information in description I need that please

[@Miguel-pm4yu]

Where is the link to the lady who can help me begin the process???

[@rickbeats7898]

Thanks for the insight

[@naeemabdulayad3861]

Good Afternoon, do you have the contact info for the Trademark lawyer ?

[@livewithbrittany]

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!

[@serapheogen]

What was the video you were referencing regarding copyright?

[@BennyParcher]

How do I get Google home to identify and find my music when I request it to play my music

[@carlosbobadilla2008]

Do you do sponsership with your clothing brand?. Im out in san diego c.a... Bubba Toaks is my stage name .. Shows, videos photo shoots etc.

[@alexisaacson8667]

Hey Adam, love all the videos you put out and I learn a lot from everything you put out. I got a small band out in New York and we’re starting to gain some decent traction. When would it be the most crucial time to get both my band’s name and logo trademarked to protect us in the future? Keep pumping out the amazing and informative content and thank you!!

[@CRXYTV]

Yeah been thinking about this especially since I do music I defo need trademark

[@tigerlion9567]

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.

[@h.v.p.entertainment2150]

Adam question, do you think I should do the LLC and the website then worry about the trademark later on.

[@rayroyalty6944]

What's up adam I write music and I'm working on a community pet store you helped a lot

[@robertdecastro8593]

Adam, great job. What is he link or name and number of the lady who did your Trademark. I couldn't find it. Now you know why I will use a professional to do my Trademark.

[@RodSpannTV]

Morning, I know your busy, but I have a quick question. Do you have to trademark each new logo design or name under your clothing business? -Starting a clothing line.

[@theycallme_g]

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!

[@-chrisburke]

Did you launch?

[@demiithomas7860]

Where can you recommend I get my trademark and copyright registered ?

[@darkeyez3444]

the only people who ever used my name were entire bands, I am the one and only Strife Peace, dude trying to use my name doesn't even understand the meaning nor how it applies as a trademark for me, it has literally been my nickname since 94 when i was a 4 yr old kid, it simply evolved, maybe he though since I added Peace as a metaphor that he could steal my name lol for future reference when everyone comes searching, the Peace in Strife Peace stands for balance of heart and mind, I added it after I found spirituality, it my way of saying I can be just as peaceful as I can struggled in life, stealing my name is more than just an insult, Strife stands for lil thug which is what the hood called me growing up. Tupac: whats a thug? a black man on a struggle. And I didn't find the name Strife, it found me, and wouldn't leave me alone until I made it my name, I was literally like mike jones, I was far more known for my name than my music

[@edwarking]

Who’s the trademark lawyer that you mentioned? Im also in Orlando and would prefer a professional to handle it.

[@DrLyken]

Wow i am also in Orlando 😊

[@DrLyken]

Please leave the link for the attorney you used

[@Consolous]

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.

[@samuellove9937]

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 🙏🙏