Illinois § 2XX

§ 2XX.

Sec. 2XX. Performing groups. (a) As used in this Section: "Performing group" means a vocal or instrumental group seeking to use the name of another group that has previously released a commercial sound recording under that name. "Recording group" means a vocal or instrumental group at least one of whose members has previously released a commercial sound recording under that group's name and in which the member or members have a legal right by virtue of use or operation under the group name without having abandoned the name or affiliation with the group. "Sound recording" means a work that results from the fixation on a material object of a series of musical, spoken, or other sounds regardless of the nature of the material object, such as a disc, tape, or other phono-record, in which the sounds are embodied. (b) It is an unlawful practice for a person to advertise or conduct a live musical performance or production in this State through the use of a false, deceptive, or misleading affiliation, connection, or association between the performing group and the recording group. This Section does not apply if: (1) the performing group is the authorized registrant and owner of a Federal service mark for that group registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office; (2) at least one member of the performing group was a member of the recording group and has a legal right by virtue of use or operation under the group name without having abandoned the name or affiliation with the group; (3) the live musical performance or production is identified in all advertising and promotion as a salute or tribute; (4) the advertising does not relate to a live musical performance or production taking place in this State; or (5) the performance or production is expressly authorized by the recording group. (Source: P.A. 94-854, eff. 1-1-07; 95-331, eff. 8-21-07.)