How much does it cost to trademark a rap name?

The fees vary, based on which of the three application forms you choose to complete, but as of 2018, the fees are $225, $275 and $400. Submit your payment. You will receive confirmation that your submission was successful, as well as a serial number associated with your application.

How do I copyright a name?

Registering a trademark for a company name is pretty straightforward. Many businesses can file an application online in less than 90 minutes, without a lawyer’s help. The simplest way to register is on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Web site, www.uspto.gov.

Do you have to trademark your rap name?

Although federal registration of a mark is not mandatory, it has several advantages, including notice to the public of the registrant’s claim of ownership of the mark, legal presumption of ownership nationwide, and exclusive right to use the mark on or in connection with the goods/services listed in the registration.

Can you copyright a name for free?

You can not register a trademark for free. However, you can establish something known as a “common law trademark” for free, simply by opening for business. The benefit of relying on common law trademark rights is that it’s free, and you don’t need to do any specific work filling out forms, etc.

Is it possible to trademark a rap name?

Yes, but I’m going to show you what you can do to try to minimize that risk, while still working smarter and not harder. Before you ever make your first dime in music, you’re going to want to search the United States Patent and Trademark Office to make sure the rap name you’re currently using, is not already trademarked.

How do I register a rap name?

You can’t register a rap name that’s already trademarked, so the first step in the process is to ensure that the rap name you’ve chosen is eligible for a trademark. Visit the USPTO website, and access the “Search Trademark Database” option from the main landing page.

Should your rap name match your personality?

Either way, your rap name should also match with your rapping style. You can research on the names of your favorite rappers and see how they matched their names with their identity. Don’t get too excited if you finally come up with a rap name. Make sure no one else has taken it first.

How do I trademark my business name?

Generally, the steps you’ll need to take to trademark your business name include the following: Do a trade name search on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office website to make sure it’s not too similar to an existing trade name.