If he wants to leave the band he should enter a dissolution agreement with the other members, including the "boss". Without an agreement your son...

You've gotten some good answers. Protecting the copyrights in the songs you write is very important and applications for copyright registrations...

Good question. This is an important question that should be researched and answered for both the Federal law and the law of the state that you are...

Question is very fact specific. What gives he management company the rights to the name. Is it contractual, or through use. Do they have a...

Can I Trademark this name?

Possibly, depending on the scope and extent of the use by the other company. Before filing for registration or using the name in your marketing...

How can i find out if a competitor has a IP and copy write on the words "monster oysters" if they do can/do I have to change it

This is not the place to obtain specific legal advice. If you recieved a cease and desist letter, you need to retain an experienced Trademark...

Can my US based band use a name currently being used by a band in the UK?

As I previously advised, while trademark rights in the UK are not enforceable in the US, if the UK band markets its music and other services in the...

Can I use a part of a famous slogan for my merchandise?

There is a difference, the first example is from a classic litirary line and is not protectable by copyright, the second is a slogan that may have...

Can I use a name for my US based band if there is a band in UK with same name?

While trademark rights in the UK are not enforceable in the US, if the UK band markets its music and other services in the US they may have...

How do I handle a situation where a competitor in my industry is using my company name?

From the question it is not cllear what trademark rights you have in your company name, the extent of marketing and use, if anyone else has the...