Trademark FAQs - related questions & answers

Question: What is a License?

Answer:
A license is a contractual agreement between the licensor (government or technology developer) and the licensee. The licensor grants to the licensee the right to use or develop the technology for a fee.

Question: How do I obtain a license to use copyrighted music?

Answer:
First, gather as much information as you can about the music. Second, contact the appropriate performing rights organization to get the name, address and phone number of the publisher who controls the copyright. Thirdly, contact the publisher.

Question: Do I have to register my brand name to get trademark rights?

Answer:
Not in the United States. Here, you do not need to register a mark to establish rights to it, though registration provides significant advantages. Registering a mark makes proving your rights easier in court.
 

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