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# Legal Basics For DIY Artists
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- Published: 2020-02-26T15:31:54.000Z
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- Description: For independent bands and musicians out there, the legal side of the music business can be thorny territory. Here, we break down the four legal basics of operating as a. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2020/02/legal-basics-for-diy-artists.html]
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For independent bands and musicians out there, the legal side of the music business can be thorny territory. Here, we break down the four legal basics of operating as a band or artist in a complex and challenging music industry.

In this latest post on [MusicThinkTank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/?ref=hypebot.com), **Wallace Collins** details the four essential legals basics for do-it-yourself artists foraging their own path in the music business.

*“Trademark rights are rights in a name or logo which indicate source or quality. Such rights are based on “use” of the mark and vest in the owner when the mark is first used in connection with goods or services. Although the title of a work is not protected by trademark, these rights are applicable to names used by actors, musical performers, DJs and companies. The more unique the name of your company, product or band is, the more easily protection is available for it as a trademark. “*

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