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Music Licensing Question — brand name too similar to competitor

Started by newbie_dev_TX · Oct 20, 2023 · 1,621 views · 23 replies
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newbie_dev_TX OP

I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

brand name too similar to competitor. I've been dealing with this for about 16 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

This involves original creative work over the past 36 months. I do have documentation proving my ownership and timeline.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

SA
seeking_advice_investor_legal

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

WC
worried_contractor_FL

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

NR
NurseUnion_Rep

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

SA
seeking_advice_investor_OH

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

HM
help_me_contractor_IL

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

NL
NursePractitioner_LA

I've dealt with this before.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

CM
ContractorMike_CA

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

HM
help_me_business_owner_legal

Have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

NB
newbie_business_owner_legal

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I practice in this area. Here's my take on the legal issues.

There are several legal theories that could apply here. The strongest is probably the Lanham Act, which requires showing likely to cause confusion.

You should consult with a local attorney who handles these cases. Many offer free initial consultations.

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DevOps_Seattle

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

AE
anon_employee_advice

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

FT
first_time_worker_help

Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

CT
CryptoTrader_2023

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

NL
NursePractitioner_LA

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

CA
ConsumerAdvocate

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

CS
confused_seller_MA

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

CE
confused_employee_today

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

FT
first_time_investor_GA

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

CC
confused_creator_WA

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

NH
need_help_homeowner_2024

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

ES
eComm_Seller_2022

Been there. Here's what I learned.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

CT
confused_trader_help

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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