In this week's episode we pick up where we left off in episode #3, discussing the trademark dispute between country trio Lady Antebellum and blues singer Lady A.  We also review the definition and purpose of trademark, common law trademark protection, consumer confusion and Professor Butler's 3-step process for protecting your name.

In this week’s episode, Professor Butler explores the name dispute between country trio Lady Antebellum, who recently changed their name to "Lady A", and Seattle-based blues singer Anita White, who has also been known as "Lady A" for the past 20 years.  Professor Butler will break down the dispute in her signature style, by comparing and contrasting it with another famous trademark case involving the famed Kardashian sisters. This is part one of a two-part, episode so be sure to tune in next week for continued commentary and analysis.  You won’t want to miss it!

In this week’s episode Professor Butler will talk about about the fear associated with sharing your music and the difference between copyright protection vs. copyright registration. Professor Butler has spent decades simplifying these complicated concepts using real-life scenarios, so that even an industry novice can understand.  Listen in and start protecting yourself and your music today!

In this premiere episode of the B.O.M.B. podcast, Professor Butler will use a real-life scenario to issue the first of many “Music Industry Scam Alerts".  Designed with singers, songwriters, musicians, producers, and anyone aspiring or already making a living in the music business in mind, she will outline the three things that everyone should do, should not do, and should stop doing in order to keep from getting scammed. 

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After 30+ years as an entertainment attorney, record label executive and college professor, Professor Butler created the BOMB (Business of Music Bootcamp) podcast. Each episode she shares her straight-talk commentary and insider analysis of the business and legal side of the music industry. She has spent her entire career empowering singers, songwriters, musicians, producers and other creatives with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about how to protect themselves and their music. Now it’s your turn.