Dear MoB members,

I have noticed that there has recently been several threads about the protection of names. I’m not sure if anyone thinks this is a good idea or not but I have set up a Burlesque Name Register on msn groups. This may at least afford some degree of safety if new performers have somewhere to go to check out their new ideas.

I am a bit unsure about just wading straight in and doing this and if I am stepping on anyone’s toes please let me know, it’s just that I thought it was about time something was done.

Ruby

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i think james the mobfather was planning on launching one very soon.

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I don't know how you can legally protect a name. Perhaps someone more conversed in law will correct me, but if your parents had called you Lilly and your surname was Savage, and, for the sake of this speculation, you went on to be a well known and popular television presenter. How could Paul O'Grady prevent you from using his stage name? Likewise any celeb whether from showbiz, sport or politics. I looked up, on an informative website some classics to this theme. It used to be: Cliff Richards & the Drifters, that was before the Drifters were heard of in the UK. Both bands went onto world fame,( but I don't know what became of Cliff Richard,) so neither could accuse the other of trading on their success. And an absolute classic was Tina Turner. The judge at her divorce granted her the stage name by which she was famously known for the very reason that I have just outlined. I wonder if Miss Diamond Blush, who posted what might seem a plagiarism of her stage name, has any further thoughts on this subject?

David Bowie's name is David Jones, but when he first stated performing as David jones, Davvie Jones threatened to sue him, so he had to change his name....

Great idea Ruby ive just signed up to join the group.

Yours Truly

Truly Fair

hey peeps

the best way to register your performer name is with equity
they can tell you if anyone else is performing under the same name.

they will also be able to cover you insurance wise.
public liability - you need it if you are performing wit any kind of moveable props - so if you poke someones eye out you are covered !!!!


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Thank you all for your feedback.

I have decided to leave the register up for the time being, as although I am aware this affords no legal protection whatsoever, it hope it will act as a useful resource. We all want to be unique and I am sure the intention is never to plagiarise anyones name so hopefully this list will just be a helpful tool.

*fingers firmly crossed*

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sadly broomstick pilot, you can be stopped from performing under your own name.

My real name is Victoria Carlin but some woman in drop the dead donkey is named Victoria CarlinG so I'm not allowed to use my own name.

Considered my mother's maiden name but I look Jewish enough without the name Victoria Benjamin-Arnburg...

so amelie soleil it is under the performance group frayed knot...

equity is always a good idea since they will help you protect your name and support any dispute.

vicx

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I'm just filling in my Equity application form as we speak (type?) . . .

Think the name I'm gonna go with is . . .

Farquahar Legolas Scuzzlebucket.

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Hmm, its a bit non-descript-maybe something more exotic??? x