Trademark Application
Some friends and I are producing music videos under a moniker. We do not have a production company but would like to trademark our moniker. In the application process, what is the significance of including all members of our group as the trademark applicants as opposed to using one of our members as the sole applicant. Does being the applicant give you IP property rights that other members don't have? I'm specifically interested in the case that we want to start a production company under that moniker but want to part ways with one of our members. Would he be entitled to some of this future company's profits if his name was on the trademark applicaiton?
Re: Trademark Application
Applying for joint ownership of a trademark by individuals is a bit tricky as the PTO will scrutinize the application to determine whether there's a valid reason for the joint ownership. You're better off forming an entity among the parties which then applies for the trademark. While it's not complicated it does require more discussion. If you want to know a bit more, feel free to call me.
Re: Trademark Application
Applying for joint ownership of a trademark by individuals is a bit tricky as the PTO will scrutinize the application to determine whether there's a valid reason for the joint ownership. You're better off forming an entity among the parties which then applies for the trademark. While it's not complicated it does require more discussion. If you want to know a bit more, feel free to call me.
Re: Trademark Application
Applying for joint ownership of a trademark by individuals is a bit tricky as the PTO will scrutinize the application to determine whether there's a valid reason for the joint ownership. You're better off forming an entity among the parties which then applies for the trademark. While it's not complicated it does require more discussion. If you want to know a bit more, feel free to call me.
