Legal Question in Entertainment Law in Texas
Is it legal to use the name of person as the name of a band?
I was just wondering if there were any laws pertaining to the direct use of someone's name. Would it be considered ''against the law'' to use the name of an actor as the name of a band. The actor would have no direct connection, and the band would have absolutely nothing to do with said actor. Not in an attempt to get sales, just a sincere like of the name.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Is it legal to use the name of person as the name of a band?
Howdy:
Without the actor's permission, you'd be misappropriating his identity for your own gain. The actor would have grounds for a civil action against you for that misappropriation.
The only way to do it would be to license his name, if he was willing to do so. It would cost you.
Hope this helped.
rkr
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