Thread: Trying to decide a name for a web-design company: Elvis Studio

so, a word about trademarks.

if you use Elvis, at some point, if you really grow,

you will find yourself on the other side of the Elvis estate, saying stop.

I have have 2 letters on that very topic from them

ya you can get a way with it.
you can trample on other peoples trade marks, and intellectual property.

BUT

Do you really want to be known as the guy who ignores other peoples trademarks, and IP, when your selling a webdesign service?

to me, says. ya, he will steal my stuff....


Just saying...



Z

You're right about that. Actually, if I do grow and expand to USA, UK etc I can always use a separate name over there. Moreover, since we are in a completely different and unrelated industry, I don't think it would violate trademark laws or that EPE would even care. I am just doing this as a tribute, rather than taking advantage of his IP.

Also, I kind of like Elvis Interactive the best out of all of these. What do you think?

Do what is best for the business, not what you personally like. Having a business with different names in different countries or having a business that, as Zendolphin states, ignores people's trademarks, is not how you want to start out. Elvis is a name that is instantly reconized world wise (like Michael Jaskson, Disney, etc).
You seem determined on this name...but again....I suggest you reconsider the underlying reasons. If I were you, I would change the name (you don't want to be a 'me too' business...you want to be your own...with your own name) and when you make money, go out and buy yourself a a white care with interior fringe and name it Elvis.

I agree with Zendolphin and Alana.

Plus, the name doesn't sound professional in this industry imo. Too cheesy and I wouldn't take it seriously.

I'd go for a name you can make your own and one that could be the go to for Web Design, rather than Oh "Elvis Studio" ... is this a company that does tours of Elvis's studio? I kid I kid, but you know what I'm getting at .

You can still quietly idolize Elvis without your business or clients knowing hehe JMO

thanks