Keeping the Uniqueness

elSicomoro · 01-11-2002, 01:44 AM

Granted, I realize that the name "sycamore" is a widespread name that is used in many situations. But I have found a band out there that actually goes by the name Sycamore. I've heard of them before, but truth be told, forgot about them until I was playing with "sycamore" on Google tonight. They are a Christian rock band out of Texas apparently...and they seem confined to that area.

From what I gather, they've been around since 1996 or so. Hmmm...I wonder if there is anything I could do legally on this though. As an example, the British alternative group Suede calls themselves the London Suede in the States b/c there is apparently a soul singer of the same name here. The St. Louis alternative group Mesh now goes by Mesh StL, as there is a Swedish band of the same name. There are quite a few people in St. Louis that could attest to my using the name as a band as early as 1993. The only reason I bring this up is b/c of the possible (unlikely, BUT possible) musical/spoken word future of myself as Sycamore. This could be a case of me missing the boat, but it does raise an interesting scenario. (Not to mention, I would NOT want anyone confusing or associating me with a Christian band.)

What say you?

01-11-2002, 01:44 AM	#1
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Keeping the Uniqueness Granted, I realize that the name "sycamore" is a widespread name that is used in many situations. But I have found a band out there that actually goes by the name Sycamore. I've heard of them before, but truth be told, forgot about them until I was playing with "sycamore" on Google tonight. They are a Christian rock band out of Texas apparently...and they seem confined to that area. From what I gather, they've been around since 1996 or so. Hmmm...I wonder if there is anything I could do legally on this though. As an example, the British alternative group Suede calls themselves the London Suede in the States b/c there is apparently a soul singer of the same name here. The St. Louis alternative group Mesh now goes by Mesh StL, as there is a Swedish band of the same name. There are quite a few people in St. Louis that could attest to my using the name as a band as early as 1993. The only reason I bring this up is b/c of the possible (unlikely, BUT possible) musical/spoken word future of myself as Sycamore. This could be a case of me missing the boat, but it does raise an interesting scenario. (Not to mention, I would NOT want anyone confusing or associating me with a Christian band.) What say you? Last edited by elSicomoro; 01-11-2002 at 01:49 AM.

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