Title Searches at DVinfo.net

Tom Robertson · March 24th, 2010, 09:48 AM

Is there a resource where you can check if the title for your production is already used?

Rick L. Allen · March 24th, 2010, 10:31 AM

I'm guessing you're doing a project for a cable network and they require a Title Search as part of your deliverables. You'll need to hire an attorney that specializes in that kind of work and for a fee they will render their "opinion" about the possibility of a lawsuit over your title.

I think it's a waste of production funds but if your client requires it then you have no choice.

Chris Davis · March 24th, 2010, 10:33 AM

The Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Good luck finding a title that hasn't been used. Sure, you don't want to go titling your movie "The Hurt Locker" but titles like "Run" or "Forgotten" have been used over and over, sometimes dozens of times.

Tom Robertson · March 24th, 2010, 10:41 AM

OK guys, good info. I had no clue on where to look. So I'm guessing a media law lawyer is where I would need to go if I find this to be necessary?

March 24th, 2010, 09:48 AM	#1
Tom Robertson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Weirton, WV Posts: 412	Title Searches Is there a resource where you can check if the title for your production is already used?

March 24th, 2010, 10:31 AM	#2
Rick L. Allen Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 536	I'm guessing you're doing a project for a cable network and they require a Title Search as part of your deliverables. You'll need to hire an attorney that specializes in that kind of work and for a fee they will render their "opinion" about the possibility of a lawsuit over your title. I think it's a waste of production funds but if your client requires it then you have no choice. __________________ "The good thing about science is that it's true whether you believe it or not." Neil deGrasse Tyson https://www.nautilusproductions.com/

March 24th, 2010, 10:33 AM	#3
Chris Davis Trustee Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Willmar, MN Posts: 1,400	The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) Good luck finding a title that hasn't been used. Sure, you don't want to go titling your movie "The Hurt Locker" but titles like "Run" or "Forgotten" have been used over and over, sometimes dozens of times.

March 24th, 2010, 10:41 AM	#4
Tom Robertson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Weirton, WV Posts: 412	OK guys, good info. I had no clue on where to look. So I'm guessing a media law lawyer is where I would need to go if I find this to be necessary?