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Copyrights on a name

Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2003 1:36 pm
by Ace
We've all read the sad story of two of Brit Porns finest falling out on the BGAFD forum, but regardless of who is wrong or right, or who took a diabolical liberty, can anybody advise me on how to copyright a name. Must it be registered?
I have an idea for one that is a belter and would hate somebody to nick it as it sounds good. When I copy my John Lindsay loops for many who contact me, I deliberately delete my 'trade name' as Im convinced it will be taken. Any advice would be welcome..............

Re: Copyrights on a name

Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2003 3:09 pm
by joe king

Re: Copyrights on a name

Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2003 5:36 pm
by Ace
cheers as ever, Joe

o/t Re: Copyrights on a name

Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2003 9:38 pm
by buttsie
Let me guess your belter of a name is

Buck Naked....lol

cheers
B....OZ

Re: o/t Re: Copyrights on a name

Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 5:25 am
by Elton Dong
is it 'Ace on her face' ?

Re: Copyrights on a name

Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 6:33 am
by eC
To my knowledge you cannot copyright an actual name.

You can however trademark one, so you own the trademark of the name in the industry you work in.

Re: Copyrights on a name

Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2003 8:32 am
by Ace
Thanks for the input lads, and to Mick Handy who contacted me privately. Its a name I want to use for distribution, and NOT for my own personal use, as I ALWAYS use my real name for shoots etc.