Getting permission to cover a commercial jingle on CD...

[Speshul K]

Hello everyone!

 

I recorded a cover of the old Mr. Yuk commercial jingle from the 1970s and am wondering how I would go about getting permission to release it on a CD. I was unable to find this song on the ASCAP website.

 

Any help is appreciated -- thanks!

[RadiationNation]

From Wikipedia:

 

 

Mr. Yuk and his graphic rendering are registered trademarks and service marks of the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, and the rendering itself is additionally protected by copyright. This means that the name and graphic image cannot be used without a license from the owner—unlike the skull and crossbones symbol, which is in the public domain.

 

 

Maybe try contacting the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC?

[BlueStrat]

 

From Wikipedia: Maybe try contacting the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC?

 

 

Using a registered trademark graphic and a commercial jingle are two different matters. But you might find out who owns the copyright by contacting the hospital. My guess is you'll have to get ahold of their legal department.