Can I register my DJ name?

Yes, you can trademark your DJ name or your band name. There are a couple of different ways to do this depending on your situation. Since trademarks are used to distinguish the source of goods, you can trademark your DJ name or band name if you’re producing and selling music while using the name as a trademark.

Can DJs have the same name?

You can, of course, have multiple names (or pseudonyms as they are known in the business) and this is not uncommon for DJs to have multiple names.

How do I create a DJ name?

  1. Use A DJ Name Generator.
  2. Use Acronyms – Real Or Not!
  3. Abbreviate, Chop, And Mix It Up.
  4. Your Name Is Just A Number.
  5. Create Your Own Word.
  6. Choosing A DJ Name With Musical Or Environmental Context.
  7. Funny Or Memorable Names.
  8. Leave It Up To The Universe.

How can I trademark my DJ name?

Very simply — you can either do it yourself (not recommended) at uspto.gov or hire a trademark attorney who can do it for you. If no one else has trademarked a confusingly similar name you should be able to obtain it.

Can you trademark a stage name?

Yes, you can trademark a stage name that you use to promote or sell your products or services. If a stage name is trademarked then it will prevent another individual from performing similar services under the same name. This information was provided by our founding attorney, Xavier Morales, Esq.

What is DJ a nickname for?

George Spivey (born June 21, 1968), professionally known as DJ Scratch, is an American three-time Grammy-nominated hip hop disc jockey (DJ) and multi-platinum record producer from Brooklyn, New York.

Can I trademark my artist name?

Firstly it’s important to note that trademarking your band or artist name is by no means compulsory. Unlike music copyright, which automatically assigns rights to the creator or owner of a piece of original work, trademarking doesn’t come about automatically. Instead – it’s something that you must register to do.

Can 2 artists have the same name?

Ideally, if someone already has the name, you should come up with a different name. In the world of actors, for example, no two actors are allowed to have the same name as each other and both belong to SAG (the actors union). That’s why Samuel L. Jackson is Samuel L.