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Intellectual Property,
Entertainment & Sports

Jul. 14, 2017

With album revenues down, artists must brand

Many artists are branching out of music and general merchandising to start businesses in related industries. To market and monetize on any situation, artists must protect their brand — their name, image and likeness.

Delia Ramirez

Of Counsel
Hakimi Law, PC.

5500 Eucalyptus Dr Apt 831
American Canyon , CA 94503-1178

Phone: (415) 255-4503

Email: delia@hakimilaw.com

Golden Gate Univ SOL

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With album revenues down, artists must brand
Kylie Minogue, left, challenged Kylie Jenner’s attempt to register the mark KYLIE. (New York Times News Service)

LEGAL ENTERTAINMENT

As album revenues continue to decline, musicians must find alternative means to make ends meet. Many artists are branching out of music and general merchandising to start businesses in related industries. To market and monetize on any situation, artists must protect their brand — their name, image and likeness. The most important aspect of an artist’s brand arguably is their name: Fans will remember it...

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