A) Who has first rights to a band name / artist name? Does it come down to the first copyrighted piece of music? Or first commercial success? Or something else?
If it matters, the name in question is an actual name.
As in, there is one artist is named John Doe. Another artist comes along after named Jon Doe.
Between the two musical acts, there is a slight spelling difference in the first name.
Unrelated to A:
B) Is there a legal issue in using the name of a business as a band name or artist name?
More specifically, the business name in question is a small one, not a household name by any stretch. Also, the business with the name is no longer in operation.
Thank you very much!
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan
If it matters, the name in question is an actual name.
As in, there is one artist is named John Doe. Another artist comes along after named Jon Doe.
Between the two musical acts, there is a slight spelling difference in the first name.
Unrelated to A:
B) Is there a legal issue in using the name of a business as a band name or artist name?
More specifically, the business name in question is a small one, not a household name by any stretch. Also, the business with the name is no longer in operation.
Thank you very much!
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan