Protecting Your Stage Name

“Why do I need a service mark?” you ask. Well, for many of you, a registered service mark will be one of the most important things you possess as an artist. You want to protect and own your rap name don’t you Parrapa? Of course you do! Then, you need a service mark! Why is it so important that you register your name? Because you don’t want anyone to grab it. You put a lot of work into coming up with you name, and it is your brand and identity. As we’ve mentioned elsewhere on this site, your brand is very important. Don’t just take our word for it. Ask a few famous people in hip-hop how crucial owning the rights to your rap name can be. Platinum star and uber talented artist Soulja Boy can tell ‘em a thing or two about it. The world renowned DJ Drama is also familiar.

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