Apparently, in August of last year, Frank Zappa’s widow, Gail Zappa, filed an application to trademark the name “Captain Beefheart.” That application was recently approved and the trademark has apparently issued. Captain Beefheart was the nom de plume of Don Van Vliet, a frequent collaborator of Frank’s and an amazing boundary-pushing artist whose albums, particularly […]
Two Bands, One Name: How to Protect the Name of Your Band (Or Company)
by John Seay, Atlanta Entertainment Lawyer: The Seay Firm LLC (@TheSeayFirmLLC) This article initially appeared a little while ago but was recently posted again on Digital Music News, which is a fantastic source for daily music news and information. The article features insight from two Atlanta-based attorneys, including a friend of mine, trademark guru James […]
Free Legal Clinic for Tenants of The Goat Farm Arts Center
By John Seay, Atlanta Entertainment Lawyer: The Seay Firm LLC (@TheSeayFirmLLC) On Tuesday, June 11th and Thursday, June 13, The Seay Firm LLC is providing a Free Legal Clinic to tenants of The Goat Farm Arts Center. The Goat Farm Arts Center is a major Visual and Performing Arts Center in the heart of Atlanta. […]
Atlanta Entertainment Lawyer John Seay Discusses Aereo Decision on Channel 2 Action News
By John Seay, Atlanta Entertainment Lawyer: The Seay Firm LLC (@TheSeayFirmLLC) On Thursday, May 16, 2013, John Seay was interviewed by Channel 2 Action News reporter Craig Lucie on the recent Aereo decision out of the Second Circuit. While probably fortunately for the viewers, the technical basis for John’s opinions on the Aereo decision was […]