Fundamental issues in rights in band names are how those rights are determined among group members — including leaving members — between different bands, in concept groups and as to third parties, including personal managers and record labels.
Band Name Rights at Center of Battle Between Founding Isley Brothers
A current dispute over a band name that's worth tracking is one between two founding members of "The Isley Brothers," the legendary r&b group, that focuses on what happens to ownership of the band name rights when one member stops performing with the group but continues to be involved in its business affairs.
By
Stan Soocher
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