Soulshaker is TM ( Trademark for the sale and distribution of recorded materials) and SM ( Servicemark for Live Performance ) in the USA . I have successfully 'Cease and Desisted' three other bands to this date , who were using the name Soulshaker in the USA . I have shown responsibility in doing so . If you have made the choice of using this name , please be advised that you will be making a better choice by choosing another band name .
I don't mean to sound harsh about it ; we are all Musicians and all deserving of respect . I don't like conflict with other musicians , good vibes are our business . Please consider this as brotherly advice . Thanks for the Respect , if in fact you have any .
After successfully using the name far many years , I trademarked the name in 1996 . If you are using the name and gain some progress in the industry , consider what an embarrassment it would be to have to explain to a record label and management that you can no longer use the name after knowing that you would face a possible lawsuit over the use of the name . Get creative , there are still plenty of ideas for good band names . MC