Q: If I name my radio station ‘Timehop Radio’, would I be breaching any copyright with the company ‘Timehop’?
My station will include all eras of music, I will be jumping around eras so I come up with the name ‘Timehop Radio’. I looked into the company ‘Timehop’ and they are a software company, revisiting moments on the same day from previous years. I’m not trying to replicate this format, rather than visiting back in time to that day it’s just about visiting all eras of music, it will be themed like hits from different generations, 60s hour etc. So it will be different and will be branded as two words ‘Timehop Radio’. Thanks, John
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A: As James L. Arrasmith, Founder and Chief Legal Counsel of The Law Offices of James L. Arrasmith, I can provide some insight into your situation. Using the name "Timehop Radio" for your radio station could potentially raise trademark issues with the company "Timehop" if they have a registered trademark for the name. Even though your station is related to music and not software, the similarity in names and potential overlap in services could create confusion among consumers. It is advisable to conduct a thorough trademark search and consult with an attorney experienced in intellectual property law to determine the likelihood of trademark infringement and assess the best course of action before proceeding with the use of the name.
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