Looks like we might have better idea of how the legacy might be monitized beyond marble swirl vinyl.

Paisley Park Inc trademark applications:

1. 'Club Paisley' - Membership club services providing discounts for purchase of a company's goods and services, early access to purchase tickets and merchandise, early notifications to purchase tickets for entertainment and other museum events, exclusive and early communications and notifications for preferred access to museum grounds and facilities, passes and complimentary or preferred access to events in the fields of music, entertainment and museum services, and other incentives and rewards programs.

2. 'The Immersive Experience' - Entertainment services, namely, providing in-person interactive themed-areas, exhibits, displays and attractions.

What do we think?

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And they want the name 'Prince Vault' too. Someone better tell those guys...

Description of application:

Musical sound recordings; musical video recordings; audio and video recordings featuring music performances; downloadable digital audio and video files featuring musical performances; motion picture films featuring music and musical entertainment; educational software featuring instruction in music and guitar playing; computer application software for mobile phones for use in providing musical and live entertainment information and for connecting to a website to purchase tickets, making reservations for concerts and other musical events and for planning tours for musical artists; downloadable ring tones and graphics for mobile phones; downloadable image and graphic files featuring display screen backgrounds or wallpaper, widgets, icons and photographs; downloadable podcasts in the field of music; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, magazines, newsletters, pamphlets, booklets and brochures in the field of music and entertainment; electronic game programs; video game software; computer game software and downloadable computer game programs; computer software platforms for social networking; interactive video game programs; computer software to enable uploading, posting, showing, displaying, tagging, blogging or sharing electronic media or information in the fields of virtual communities, electronic gaming, entertainment, music and general interest via the internet or other communications networks with third parties; downloadable virtual goods, namely, computer programs featuring consumer goods and services in the nature of music, movies, tickets to events, articles of clothing, beauty products, footwear, headwear, outerwear, pets, fashion accessories, sporting goods and household goods for use in online virtual worlds; mobile phone accessories, namely, face plates and cell phone cases and covers; eyewear; sunglasses; decorative magnets; decorative switch plate covers; electric signs; computer mouse pads

Subscription-based online retail store services featuring downloadable prerecorded music and video streaming, audio or video recordings in physical form, printed publications and books, clothing, headwear, footwear, merchandise, and concert tickets; retail store and online retail store services featuring music, clothing, headwear, jewelry, drinkware, wall art, and memorabilia; administration of a customer loyalty program which provides discounts for purchase of a company's goods and services, early access to tickets and merchandise, early notifications to entertainment and other museum events, exclusive and early communications and notifications in the fields of music, entertainment and museum services, and other incentives and rewards

Fan club services; entertainment services, namely, live musical performances; live stage performances in the nature of concerts; live music shows; live and televised appearances by professional entertainers featuring musical, dance, and dramatic presentations; live music shows incorporating the presentation of pre-recorded music performances before a live audience; live music performances by multiple artists and related visual displays; providing non-downloadable pre-recorded music, audio recordings featuring music and audiovisual recordings featuring music videos, information in the field of music, and commentary and articles about music on-line via a global computer network; music publishing services; recording studio services; audio recording and production; record and music production; providing recreational activities facilities for others; preparing audiovisual displays and exhibitions in the field of music; operating a museum and providing guided tours of the museum; music events featuring live musical performances; providing theme park services; providing information and news in the field of music and entertainment relating to the late entertainer Prince Rogers Nelson by means of a global network; providing information and commentary online in the field of music; providing an internet website portal featuring links to musical artists' websites featuring musical performances, musical videos, film clips, photographs and other multimedia materials; providing online electronic games; educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences, and workshops in the field of music, entertainment, diversity and inclusion; providing online non-downloadable digital audio and video files featuring musical performances; entertainment services in the nature of recording, production and post-production services in the field of music; music compositions for others; providing online non-downloadable movies inspired by the life, music, or lyrics of Prince Rogers Nelson; ongoing television programs inspired by the life, music, or lyrics of Prince Rogers Nelson accessible by means of television, theatre, satellite, audio, video, web-based applications, mobile phone applications, and computer networks; providing a members-only website featuring non-downloadable music and information about music and entertainment; entertainment services, namely, providing a members-only website featuring non-downloadable music, photographic and prose presentations relating to Prince Rogers Nelson; fan clubs

Mindbells9 said:

I don't want to jump to conclusions, but this sounds promising, or at least like a step in the right direction.

It sounds like my bank account is going to get slowly emptied!

TheEclecticElectric said:

Mindbells9 said:

I don't want to jump to conclusions, but this sounds promising, or at least like a step in the right direction.

It sounds like my bank account is going to get slowly emptied!

let's hope so I'm ready for new music (and some nice books and merch.)

TheEclecticElectric said:

Mindbells9 said:

I don't want to jump to conclusions, but this sounds promising, or at least like a step in the right direction.

It sounds like my bank account is going to get slowly emptied!

They don't even understand. They would get ALL of my money.

Lol only two weeks ago, so many on here were bitching and moaning.

And Netflix JUST upped their subscription fee. Looking forward to re-allocating that money.

Wait, isn't "Prince Vault" already taken?

What about "NPG Music Club"?

Or, maybe, "Lotusflow3r.com"?

They could throw in a free t-shirt!

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[Edited 3/8/22 13:07pm]

This is exciting news!!!

it is crazy to think it took them SIX YEARS to arrive at a digital distribuition model that Prince already tried (and retried and later discarded) in the early 2000s.

fredmagnus said:

It doesn't necessarily mean something is going to happen anytime soon : https://uspto.report/comp...prises-Inc Look at the previous pages. NPG Music Club has just been refreshed but it's there since 2018.

Couple of interesting things there that obviously never came to fruition prior to his passing, anyone know anything about "amarna vision", "&y" or "new world records"?

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fernandomachado said:

it is crazy to think it took them SIX YEARS to arrive at a digital distribuition model that Prince already tried (and retried and later discarded) in the early 2000s.

I believe it has likely taken six years because the estate hadn't been settles and the various parties involved probably disagreed on a number of matters. That would be my guess.

rockford said:

fernandomachado said:

it is crazy to think it took them SIX YEARS to arrive at a digital distribuition model that Prince already tried (and retried and later discarded) in the early 2000s.

I believe it has likely taken six years because the estate hadn't been settles and the various parties involved probably disagreed on a number of matters. That would be my guess.

Exactly. It's not like a digital distribution model could have been set up even within the one year of his death.

rockford said:

fernandomachado said:

it is crazy to think it took them SIX YEARS to arrive at a digital distribuition model that Prince already tried (and retried and later discarded) in the early 2000s.

I believe it has likely taken six years because the estate hadn't been settles and the various parties involved probably disagreed on a number of matters. That would be my guess.

Milty2 said:

rockford said:

I believe it has likely taken six years because the estate hadn't been settles and the various parties involved probably disagreed on a number of matters. That would be my guess.

Exactly. It's not like a digital distribution model could have been set up even within the one year of his death.

It could have been set up in two, three or four years... My point is not the amount of time it took them to settle around this model, but the model itself!

A premium distribuition model for a single artist seems very reductive in this era of massive digital distribuition on mainstream apps available everywhere. It is also something that Prince already tried multiple times with varying degrees of success, consistency, pricing, etc...

Of course, we don't know the details yet but if it is anything like NPG Music Club or LotusFlow3r, it really feels like a step back, not forward.

fernandomachado said:

Milty2 said:

Exactly. It's not like a digital distribution model could have been set up even within the one year of his death.

It could have been set up in two, three or four years... My point is not the amount of time it took them to settle around this model, but the model itself!

A premium distribuition model for a single artist seems very reductive in this era of massive digital distribuition on mainstream apps available everywhere. It is also something that Prince already tried multiple times with varying degrees of success, consistency, pricing, etc...

Of course, we don't know the details yet but if it is anything like NPG Music Club or LotusFlow3r, it really feels like a step back, not forward.

I haven't checked lately but Bruce Springsteen is the obvious classic example. He's a major artist that you can find on all those other platforms but has also provided the ability for his fans to download live shows. Pearl Jam as well (I think). I don't see why the Estate can't find success with the same idea.

I think the reason why Prince had varying degrees of success is that he changed his mind all the time. Nothing ever lasted too long. And that kind of tech was also new-ish between 2000 - 2004. Now it's all common place.

The Vault idea is what a lot of people hav been screaming for, giving more access.

Club Paisley sounds like wishful thinking. I just don't know how much good will the hardcore fanbase has at this point.

Milty2 said:

fernandomachado said:

It could have been set up in two, three or four years... My point is not the amount of time it took them to settle around this model, but the model itself!

A premium distribuition model for a single artist seems very reductive in this era of massive digital distribuition on mainstream apps available everywhere. It is also something that Prince already tried multiple times with varying degrees of success, consistency, pricing, etc...

Of course, we don't know the details yet but if it is anything like NPG Music Club or LotusFlow3r, it really feels like a step back, not forward.

I haven't checked lately but Bruce Springsteen is the obvious classic example. He's a major artist that you can find on all those other platforms but has also provided the ability for his fans to download live shows. Pearl Jam as well (I think). I don't see why the Estate can't find success with the same idea.

I think the reason why Prince had varying degrees of success is that he changed his mind all the time. Nothing ever lasted too long. And that kind of tech was also new-ish between 2000 - 2004. Now it's all common place.

Check out what Neil Young is doing as well for a good example

For the love of God, let this be real.

Raevene said:

Milty2 said:

I haven't checked lately but Bruce Springsteen is the obvious classic example. He's a major artist that you can find on all those other platforms but has also provided the ability for his fans to download live shows. Pearl Jam as well (I think). I don't see why the Estate can't find success with the same idea.

I think the reason why Prince had varying degrees of success is that he changed his mind all the time. Nothing ever lasted too long. And that kind of tech was also new-ish between 2000 - 2004. Now it's all common place.

Check out what Neil Young is doing as well for a good example

Yes another great example.

jazzz said:

. Nice and all, but I rather as soon as possible have Super Deluxe cd editions for Around The World in a Day, Parade and Lovesexy. If that will still happen at all... Who agrees? .

I do, but whatever can be delivered the fastest is what I want most.

lavendardrummachine said:

The Vault idea is what a lot of people hav been screaming for, giving more access.

Club Paisley sounds like wishful thinking. I just don't know how much good will the hardcore fanbase has at this point.

regadring the Vault, I think it was said that there were rights issues at the moment that prevented them from doing a online streaming or online store with unreleased and live material.

I really hope this is true and tehy solved the roights issues so we van finally get a proper online vault store with Live and unreleased material and rehearsals an video footage.