Can I Trademark a Stage Name?
Yes, you can trademark a stage name that you use to promote or sell your products or services. If a stage name is trademarked then it will prevent another individual from performing similar services under the same name.
If you are using a particular name to identify your music and performances to consumers then you should not have great difficulty securing a trademark for that name so long as there are no existing trademarks for that name. It is important to check existing trademarks to ensure that there is not already a claim on the name. If you attempt to register a trademark for a name that is already claimed then your application will be denied, and your application fee will not be recoverable.
If you would like to protect your stage name with a trademark, then you should have our associates perform a trademark search to ensure that your desired name is attainable.
Common Trademark Topics for Musicians
- Trademarks for musicians - 5 things to know
- Trademarking sheet music
- Trademarks and t-shirts
- Trademarking a song
- Trademarks for sounds
- Trademarks for YouTube channels
- Trademarking social media usernames
- Trademarking a hashtag
The Trademarking Process
More Common Trademark Questions
About the Author
Xavier Morales, Esq.
Mr. Morales founded his trademark law practice in January 2007 with the goal of providing intellectual property expertise to entrepreneurs and businesses around the country. Since then, he has filed more than 6,000 trademarks with the USPTO. You can learn more about Xavier here.