Using same business name in another country

[businesslaw27]

I started an artist management company, in Canada. I realized there is another artist management company in UK with the same name. The genre's we represent are completely different and would never cross over. Most of their artists have no tour dates, except one who is decent sized but only performs in London as I can see. I have no plans to go outside North America and they're a pretty small company, and haven't expanded since 2005. Management companies don't really sell anything to the public either but I'm not sure if that will matter. They've been around since 2005 and I've just started. Thoughts?

 

[quincy]

I started an artist management company, in Canada. I realized there is another artist management company in UK with the same name. The genre's we represent are completely different and would never cross over. Most of their artists have no tour dates, except one who is decent sized but only performs in London as I can see. I have no plans to go outside North America and they're a pretty small company, and haven't expanded since 2005. Management companies don't really sell anything to the public either but I'm not sure if that will matter. They've been around since 2005 and I've just started. Thoughts?

You will need to consult with a trademark attorney in your area of Canada, businesslaw27.

FreeAdvice handles US law questions only. Trademark laws (in fact, all laws) can vary in significant ways from country to country.

Sorry.

 

[businesslaw27]

I think this forum is for people to give opinions not for full on legally binding advice from a lawyer. Anyone has access to this site and can provide an answer. Thank you though.

 

[quincy]

I think this forum is for people to give opinions not for full on legally binding advice from a lawyer. Anyone has access to this site and can provide an answer. Thank you though.

Well, on that you would be wrong. This site is for US law questions only. But thank you for visiting. Good luck.