Long story short. I formed a band 4 years ago. Hand selected all members, Wrote 60% of all music, Named the band, and created the logo. I have all kinds of paper work, online forms, and hundreds of people that will tell you this was my project. Anyway on the 25th of march 2008 they came to me with this singer in mind (they all knew I was talking to a singer from brazil at this time, for about 3 weeks) so, they said something to me about this singer and I said "NO" and they said "if I felt that way then it was time to part ways" I said If you all feel that way then I quit. I figured I would find replacements. Little did I know they went on the 10th of march 2008 and got my Band name copyrighted in their names. Ok. So they said they put my name on the song. If this is so, then I'm cool with that. What i'm not cool with is MY band name that I spent 4 years in pushing and getting it out there. They Stole my band name and I want it back at all cost. What can I do. I have a new guys and I want my same band name. I also would like some info on how to get this singer from brazil to the U.S. Should I just go ahead and use my band name and let them take me to court (less money for me to spend if they take me to court, true?) As stated above, I have proof from years ago of this name belonging to me. It is mine. I told them they need to change their name and thats when i found out about this.
Thanks
James H.
hestandsdecorating@myway.com
