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TV Character name
Posted by Anonymous . updated on 2/26/2009
Hi,
I currently work on a variety show and I am known by a name other than my birth name. Does the TV show retain the use or own the name? Can I trademark that name to use on product labels or a clothing line or even another TV show? People on the streets recognize me a call me by this TV name. Incidentally, there's a movie being produced using the name with no afiliation with the tv showor me.
Thanks
Artemis
Answers (2)
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JSonnab...
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That's an interesting question and a difficult one to answer on the facts you've provided. Much hinges on the contractual terms between you and the show owners, I imagine. Furthermore (or perhaps even more importantly), it's not clear that the character name is actually being used as a trademark in the first place.
- Jeff
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Artemis
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Thanks for your reply Jeff. I will look into the paper work I signed with personel. I was hired as a daily hire and have not signed a standard contract. Basically, I am a free agent and can work on other shows.
How can I check if they are using my character name as a tradsmark. I have looked at the trademark databases and I have found nothing realting to my show.
And finally, can I trademark a name, character name, actors name, or a personality?
Artemis
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