Daiei Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Sorry, that username is already taken. Here are some suggestions: Black_Clouds BlackClouds56 BClouds CloudsBlack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkticon Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Black Clouds Self Defense Family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faceghost Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Black Tigers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexH. Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 The only other Black Clouds I can find is a shitty Myspace band called The Black Clouds? Who copyrights a band name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habbazoot Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Bl4ck Cl0udz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papermonsters Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Black Clouds Self Defense Family Haha. So good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalinacaper Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 The only other Black Clouds I can find is a shitty Myspace band called The Black Clouds? Who copyrights a band name? Do you remember that story about how being in an indie band costs $10000? Yeah, that's who. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 The only other Black Clouds I can find is a shitty Myspace band called The Black Clouds? Who copyrights a band name? I remember when Hot Water Music got a letter like this and Doghouse released the original Forever and Counting as The Hot Water Music Band to avoid a suit. I thought it was dumb. The other HWM were opening for the Spin Doctors or something at the time. This happens a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stopthisnoise Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I think this brings up a bigger issue... what happens when there are no more band names left!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkticon Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Who copyrights a band name? I hope this is sarcastic, but just in case: Bands who are serious about their careers and protecting their image and work. For exactly this purpose. Anyone could claim to be you. A copyright provides protection for that. Most bands also form LLCs for business and tax purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I think this brings up a bigger issue... what happens when there are no more band names left!? Easy, you remove all vowels. For instance Castevet becomes CSTVT. When that no longer works bands will remove consonants. So Castevet in 20 years would become AEE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezfools Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Why don't you ask Prince, that's what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericheartsu Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 the band ended up trademarking their name, not copyrighting it, which is what fucked us up. Honestly we were a band MONTHS before them, but as soon they saw our release with tigersjaw, which is how they heard about us, they trademarked their name, so they'd have legal precedent. Sucks, but they did it, and i don't want to waste time arguing about it. The best part about all of this, is that even though they were essentially making us cease and desist, they were still asking run for cover to put out a record for them. What i don't understand is why they'd trademark their name when they've never played outside of the area they are from, and we've played shows up and down the east coast, California, even in Canada announcing this band name. oh well. I wish i could share this email with you, as it's hands down one of the most entertaining emails i've ever gotten. It is unreal how crazy it is. New band name will be announced tomorrow (hopefully!) and hopefully we won't get a cease and desist for it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkticon Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 The best part about all of this, is that even though they were essentially making us cease and desist, they were still asking run for cover to put out a record for them. hahahahaha what a bunch of cunts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtw88 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 It seems like everyone's moved on and over it, but I'm just throwing out there that I'm pretty sure as far as trademarking goes, whoever can prove first instance of interstate commerce conducted under that name owns the trademark. I could be wrong, but I believe I've read that. I cannot comprehend the thought process of a band that thought they were being savvy by trademarking a name and fucking over a band and label they were interested in, without ever realizing that they would probably be blacklisted. Cam the lawyer needs to bring the hammer down on these turds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stopthisnoise Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Cam the lawyer needs to bring the hammer down on these turds. I think I have found someone better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericheartsu Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Cam the lawyer needs to bring the hammer down on these turds. I think I have found someone better... This is amazing. i would call bob loblaw, but our cattorney at claw Cam Taylor is on the case. and ryan you are right, but it was the type of thing where we'd have to do alot of research and then do court time and get a lawyer and do more court time, it didn't seem very fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 the band ended up trademarking their name, not copyrighting it, which is what fucked us up. Honestly we were a band MONTHS before them, but as soon they saw our release with tigersjaw, which is how they heard about us, they trademarked their name, so they'd have legal precedent. Sucks, but they did it, and i don't want to waste time arguing about it. The best part about all of this, is that even though they were essentially making us cease and desist, they were still asking run for cover to put out a record for them.What i don't understand is why they'd trademark their name when they've never played outside of the area they are from, and we've played shows up and down the east coast, California, even in Canada announcing this band name. oh well. I wish i could share this email with you, as it's hands down one of the most entertaining emails i've ever gotten. It is unreal how crazy it is. New band name will be announced tomorrow (hopefully!) and hopefully we won't get a cease and desist for it as well. Have you thought about changing your name to O Pioneers!!!? I think it's available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjustinxschwierx Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 the band ended up trademarking their name, not copyrighting it, which is what fucked us up. Honestly we were a band MONTHS before them, but as soon they saw our release with tigersjaw, which is how they heard about us, they trademarked their name, so they'd have legal precedent. Sucks, but they did it, and i don't want to waste time arguing about it. The best part about all of this, is that even though they were essentially making us cease and desist, they were still asking run for cover to put out a record for them.What i don't understand is why they'd trademark their name when they've never played outside of the area they are from, and we've played shows up and down the east coast, California, even in Canada announcing this band name. oh well. I wish i could share this email with you, as it's hands down one of the most entertaining emails i've ever gotten. It is unreal how crazy it is. New band name will be announced tomorrow (hopefully!) and hopefully we won't get a cease and desist for it as well. Have you thought about changing your name to O Pioneers!!!? I think it's available. HIYOOOOOOOOOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericheartsu Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 believe me, New Pioneers!!! was talked about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Black Pioneers!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamitekid Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 O Clouds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stopthisnoise Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Clouds 0))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericheartsu Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Clouds 0))) FUCKKKK WHY DIDN'T I THINK ABOUT IT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habbazoot Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 If you become clouds 0))) I would be 15% more inclined to buy your releases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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