When the dj name is almost the same ?

My DJ name is DJ Skittles. If you google DJ Skittles, you will get a underground house DJ in San Francisco, a Deep House DJ in Chicago, and nYc Music Mixers DJ from New York, a Club promoter in Baltimore, and me in Utah as well as countless others. That being said, the reason I have the name “DJ Skittles” is because “Skittles” has been my nickname for 5+ years now. You shouldn’t necessarily worry about everyone else who might have your name, but rather if that name describes you personally. Thats how people close to you and people in your area will know you. No reason to boot the name simply because its close to someone elses

So in the instance of there being several DJ Skittles, will that pose a trademark infringement threat even if the DJ’s are in cities/towns across the country?

Coltrane09, post: 36992, member: 2800 wrote: So in the instance of there being several DJ Skittles, will that pose a trademark infringement threat even if the DJ’s are in cities/towns across the country?

Chuck van Eekelen, post: 36994, member: 2756 wrote: Not unless they registered their DJ name as a trademark, which most won’t have done. I think it would be a mistake to try going by Tiesto, Afrojack or Armin van Buuren thouhg 🙂

you know, I’ve always wondered this. Thanks for the info

Good question. If it is a registered trademark, which I assume it is, I would think that you are not allowed to use the name unless you have acquired written prior permission. As with all things, if you are a small fish they might not mind or even notice. However, if you DO become world famous, then they are sure to notice and might take offense.

I know there are more DJ Vintage’s in the world, but they are in the US and since I have no plans whatsoever to promote myself there, I don’t see any big problems in the future. But it could already get tricky if another DJ Vintage started posting on this forum under that name for instance. Not because of trademark/copyright reasons, but just simple things as confusion amongst readers and who knows, potential bookers/promoters. That is why I incorporate my full name in my pay off.

In this world of internet it is getting more and more difficult to find a unique name.

So, sometimes you accept that someone else somewhere else in the world might be using the same name. If you play the local or regional scene, that shouldn’t be a big problem.

Still an interesting topic.

Greetinx,
C.

Dj Armin van Buuren who the heck is he – if you want to be differnt, use your own cool, unique name!

Waste of time, worrying about a name, promote yourself, hone your skills, use this time to gain knowledge, get out to see whats happening in your market, make connections. Trust me, know one is going to hire Dj I’mthebestthingsinceslicedbread , but only in this case they will remember your name.

DJ Skittles, post: 36990, member: 4032 wrote: My DJ name is DJ Skittles. If you google DJ Skittles, you will get a underground house DJ in San Francisco, a Deep House DJ in Chicago, and nYc Music Mixers DJ from New York, a Club promoter in Baltimore, and me in Utah as well as countless others. That being said, the reason I have the name “DJ Skittles” is because “Skittles” has been my nickname for 5+ years now. You shouldn’t necessarily worry about everyone else who might have your name, but rather if that name describes you personally. Thats how people close to you and people in your area will know you. No reason to boot the name simply because its close to someone elses

lol one of the dj’s at a local radio station is DJ skittles. IM DEEJAY TEEKAY KANDI DEEJAI