Why are people allowed to use names such as "Cheeseburger in Paradise" for a restaurant name?

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I'm wondering if they have to pay the songwriter, performer to use that name.  Also, Bubba Gump.  I know the book and movie was Forrest Gump but they have all their t-shirts, etc. advertising Forrest Gump souvenirs.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

They're not. Just ask Jimmy Buffet.

http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/News/9810/19/showbuzz/

http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/04/10/144631.php

http://starbulletin.com/columnist/column.php?id=9780&col_id=51

catzrme · Answer

I thought Cheeseburger in Paradise was owned by Jimmy Buffet.

Linds · Answer

They can name it whatever they want, but somewhere done the line if someone decides to question them on it, because it's the name of an already existing restaurant or name, the they may run into problems and have to change the name.
It happened to a small restaurant here, in my town.

Love always, Kortnei · Answer

I like mine with lettuce and tomato, Heinz 57 and french fried potatoes!  

They probably do have to pay the songwriter or production company...basically whoever has the copywright

Queen Bitch · Answer

Cheeseburger is owned by Jimmy!!!

jerrymathewk · Answer

rty

Anonymous · Answer

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