<![CDATA[ChipMusic.org - Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/topic/915/story-time-the-reason-for-changing-my-name/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:12:14 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14613/#p14613 Reteris says:

She must have read this thread and took a step back

]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:12:14 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14613/#p14613 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14594/#p14594 hotmessization says:

Her night is now Hott Mess. I assume this is to avoid legal conflict.

hotmessization is kind of growing on me now though. I like being able to Google it and get me as a result.

]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:36:40 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14594/#p14594 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14553/#p14553 5H1R0 says:

can we get a donation box going for legal fees to help hot mess regain his name? smile

]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:12:49 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14553/#p14553 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14464/#p14464 an-cat-max says:

go and kick her right in the ovaries

]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:16:32 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14464/#p14464 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14455/#p14455 yuh says:

you should have turned your name to hers

then when you get famous BAM right back at her



[i know this is completely unrealistic i am drunk]

]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:46:17 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14455/#p14455 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14378/#p14378 octavialsilver says:
Reteris wrote:

Someone registered on youtube under "Reteris"

oh, about that. . .























. . .that sucks.

]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:03:28 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14378/#p14378 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14376/#p14376 Reteris says:

Someone registered on youtube under "Reteris"

]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:57:57 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14376/#p14376 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14356/#p14356 infradead says:
nonfinite wrote:

Erm... can't you trademark Hot Mess?


Edit:  Yup, you can.  There are currently two trademarks for "hot mess", one is in shoes and the other is in tanning products.  My recommendation is that you register your name, Hot Mess, in the category of music production and performance, then send her a C&D.

As long as you have a registered trademark put into place before she does, and your products are similar enough to cause confusion (which it obviously could in this case, I can open a fast food restaurant called Nike but if I get into the shoe biz I'm in trouble,) you're legally in the right.  Actually, once you have a trademark you're obligated by law to reinforce your right as the trademark owner.

Here's hoping you decide to take the next step and register.

this is would be good.

]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:54:43 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14356/#p14356 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14355/#p14355 Princess says:

hah, based on the thread title I was going to come in here to commiserate and be all "I understand, it's been hard on me too."

while it's bullshit & frustrating that some hipster chick stole your artist name & kind of forced you to get a new one... I like Hotmessitization better. 

And if it's pissing you off, frustrating you, or seeming to be a big deal/ make your life harder?  Then think about the endless train of bullshit involved with changing your actual name (like I did several months ago), and how many more people have to do that on a daily basis. (not to marginalize your situation or anything)

]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:54:04 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14355/#p14355 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14354/#p14354 BetaSynapse says:

Yea, you should do it. I mean, $100 isn't that bad I guess, and you get to stick it to her and shove the legal docs in her face. Never Surrender!

]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:22:26 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14354/#p14354 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14346/#p14346 calmdownkidder says:

DO IT!

inb4 kickstarter to pwn this silly girl!

]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:50:19 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14346/#p14346 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14345/#p14345 NO CARRIER says:
nonfinite wrote:

There are currently two trademarks for "hot mess", one is in shoes and the other is in tanning products.

Haha, I had to google that:

]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:47:05 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14345/#p14345 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14344/#p14344 nonfinite says:

It depends.  You can register in-state for under $100 usually.  Since this woman is operating in the same area as you it would provide the protection you needed.

]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:40:37 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14344/#p14344 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14343/#p14343 Bit Shifter says:
nonfinite wrote:

Erm... can't you trademark Hot Mess?

Shit's expensive!

(isn't it?)

]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:36:28 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14343/#p14343 <![CDATA[Re: Story Time (The Reason For Changing My Name)]]> https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14340/#p14340 nonfinite says:

Erm... can't you trademark Hot Mess?


Edit:  Yup, you can.  There are currently two trademarks for "hot mess", one is in shoes and the other is in tanning products.  My recommendation is that you register your name, Hot Mess, in the category of music production and performance, then send her a C&D.

As long as you have a registered trademark put into place before she does, and your products are similar enough to cause confusion (which it obviously could in this case, I can open a fast food restaurant called Nike but if I get into the shoe biz I'm in trouble,) you're legally in the right.  Actually, once you have a trademark you're obligated by law to reinforce your right as the trademark owner.

Here's hoping you decide to take the next step and register.

]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:29:41 +0000 https://chipmusic.org/forums/post/14340/#p14340