Copyright
I started an estate sale business using the name ''Needful Things''. I wasn't sure where I came up with that name but it sounded good. Not too long ago I realized it is the name of a Stephen King novel. Am I in violation of copyright law? Should I change the name?
Re: Copyright
This is a trademark issue, not one of copyright. The name of a book is not ordinarily protectable unless part of a series. In any case, your proposed use has nothing to do with the book industry, so there would be no likelihood of customer confusion between the two uses.
That said, it would be advisable for you to have a trademark clearance search done to determine whether there is another user of the name in some kind of business related to yours.
Best wishes,
LDWG
Re: Copyright
This is a trademark issue, not one of copyright. The name of a book is not ordinarily protectable unless part of a series. In any case, your proposed use has nothing to do with the book industry, so there would be no likelihood of customer confusion between the two uses.
That said, it would be advisable for you to have a trademark clearance search done to determine whether there is another user of the name in some kind of business related to yours.
Best wishes,
LDWG
