My Band's Name - Illegal?

[[RE]Leon]

Alright, so me and my band got together the other day and we tried to brainstorm names.

Me, being the genius I am, throw out Half-Life as a joke. Nobody knew the game unfortunately, and the name was voted to be our name. Now I just want to say, we're not going to make any money.

Is this illegal? If so how (copyright issues, trademark issues)

Thanks in advance
-Leon

 

[Dog--]

No, half-life is an actual scientific term used to describe atoms decomposing or something along those lines. They can't really copyright that.

And since it's a name (for your band), it has to be capitalized, so Half-Life as a band name should be perfectly fine.

EDIT: According to wiki it means radioactive decay.

 

[Cpt Tenacious]

Dumb ass name for a band. Change it.

 

[Dog--]

He wasn't even asking if it was good or not... Retard.

 

[Vegeta897]

I hate band names that don't mean shit and are just chosen because they sound cool.

 

[Cpt Tenacious]

I hate band names that don't mean shit and are just chosen because they sound cool.

I agree.

 

[Viperidae]

I hate band names that don't mean shit and are just chosen because they sound cool.

lol897

 

[Shamrock]

The Rapers.

 

[[RE]Leon]

Runner up: Half-Naked He-She's

 

[Vegeta897]

Yeah there's a real winner.

 

[Shift]

Like it, shouldnt get into any trouble over it.

 

[Qonfused]

I hate band names that don't mean shit and are just chosen because they sound cool.

What, asshole?

 

[Vegeta897]

I'm sure it means something.

 

[Kamikazie]

Did everyone eat HATE for breakfast this morning?

 

[Vegeta897]

Shut the **** up.

 

[Dog--]

Shut my **** up.

 

[Kamikazie]

Shut the **** up.

Those asterisks better have said "hate".

 

[Shift]

Hate Up The Shut.

 

[Qonfused]

I'm sure it means something.

Reznor said in 1994 that he coined the name "Nine Inch Nails" because it "abbreviated easily", rather than for "any literal meaning".

sadfacechar

 

[Vegeta897]

Well I don't like that guy anyway so.

 

[Shift]

A name doesn't have to meaning, I believe the most important traits are that it looks good in big letters, easy to remember and easy to say.

 

[Cormeh]

Ach, ignore these crazies. Half-Life is a good name for a band, although I think you may have been beaten to the punch:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half-life_(disambiguation)

Half Life (band), a hardcore punk rock band from Pittsburgh

Unless that's you.

 

[CptStern]

Alright, so me and my band got together the other day and we tried to brainstorm names.

Me, being the genius I am, throw out Half-Life as a joke. Nobody knew the game unfortunately, and the name was voted to be our name. Now I just want to say, we're not going to make any money.

Is this illegal? If so how (copyright issues, trademark issues)

Thanks in advance
-Leon

call yourselves "Ponce de Leon"

 

[Iron Kat]

Ach, ignore these crazies. Half-Life is a good name for a band, although I think you may have been beaten to the punch:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half-life_(disambiguation)

Half Life (band), a hardcore punk rock band from Pittsburgh

Unless that's you.

Ah, that isn't hyphenated, though!

 

[The Monkey]

I thought "Illegal" was your band's name.

 

[xombine]

Make your band's name "Illegal?"

 

[VirusType2]

Make your band's name "Illegal?"

hot.
.

 

[soulslicer]

Rubber band was a cool name, or so some people in my school thought

 

[lefty]

Better names would be c*nt hammer or milf spunker.

wait, no don't take those, those are mine.

 

[Hazard.Squared]

Make your band's name "Illegal?"

Illegal? doesn't actually sound that bad

 

[MJ12]

I hate band names that don't mean shit and are just chosen because they sound cool.

You must hate 95% of bands then.

 

[nurizeko]

Alright, so me and my band got together the other day and we tried to brainstorm names.

Me, being the genius I am, throw out Half-Life as a joke. Nobody knew the game unfortunately, and the name was voted to be our name. Now I just want to say, we're not going to make any money.

Is this illegal? If so how (copyright issues, trademark issues)

Thanks in advance
-Leon

Last I checked the English language wasn't copyrighted.

Maybe you should call your band after your forum handle.

 

[Malfunction]

You must hate 95% of bands then.

Not to mention himself...you know, since people usually choose names that just sound "good." Shit, even when someone is named after a parent or relative, what is that even saying?

 

[Lucid]

If you do use Half-Life as the name, just don't put any lambda symbols on your cover art, unless you're all homosexuals of course.

 

[Dalamari]

What, asshole?

I ****in lawld

Also, Half-life is a shitty band name, better just to wake up really early and use the first phrase that comes to mind.

Or huff some paint and go on a spirit journey.

 

[Gemma]

I wouldnt sue if someone were to use the name 'we love Gemma' as a band name
Hint hint

anyone?



no

=[

 

[Vegeta897]

What a worthy thread resurrection.

 

[Tollbooth Willie]

Call it Poopfist.

 

[Steven]

Call your band Ultimate Beatdown. That would be br00tal.

 

[lefty]

I wouldnt sue if someone were to use the name 'we love Gemma' as a band name
Hint hint

anyone?



no

=[

Maybe, but you're like twelve.