How I Learned to Trademark My Band Name (and Why You Should Too)
A Musician’s Personal Guide to Protecting Your Band Name in the Wild World of the Music Business
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A Musician’s Personal Guide to Protecting Your Band Name |
Introduction: The Night My Band Almost Lost Its Name
I still remember the gut-punch feeling when I first discovered another band was using the same name as mine. After months of pouring my heart into gigs, recordings, and posters, I stumbled across their Spotify profile — same name, similar vibe, and they had just signed to a small label. My heart sank.
That’s when I realized how important trademarking the name of a band really is.
If you're a musician like me, chances are you're navigating the music industry with more passion than legal knowledge. That’s exactly why I’m writing this.
I want to share everything I’ve learned about how to trademark a band name, so you can protect your band’s name before someone else beats you to it.