Taylor Swift is facing a lawsuit from a Las Vegas showgirl. The showgirl claims that Swift used her image without permission in a music video, leading to damages and emotional distress. The lawsuit is currently ongoing and has garnered attention from fans and media outlets. It is important to note that legal proceedings are still in progress and it is crucial to wait for the outcome before jumping to conclusions.
Music News: Taylor Swift Sued By Las Vegas Showgirl
Taylor Swift is facing a trademark infringement lawsuit.
The complaint, filed on Monday and obtained by Billboard, is brought by Las Vegas-based performer Maren Wade.
The suit claims Swift’s record-breaking album, The Life of a Showgirl, has eclipsed an existing brand called Confessions of a Showgirl.
Since 2015, Wade has had a trademark on the name Confessions of a Showgirl for a touring cabaret show about the humorous escapades of a modern-day entertainer.
Wade alleges her intellectual property has been trampled by similar phrasing in The Life of a Showgirl, Swift’s mega-successful 12th studio album.
According to Wade, she’s been the sole victim of the similarity, and the new Swift era has “threatened to swallow†her much smaller business.
Wade is bringing claims for trademark infringement and unfair competition against Swift, her company TAS Rights Management, Universal Music Group, and the label’s merchandise subsidiary, Bravado.
The lawsuit seeks unspecified financial damages and an injunction stopping Swift from selling The Life of a Showgirl consumer products, including clothing, drinkware, candles and hairbrushes.
Wade’s trademark claims focus solely on merch sales related to Swift’s album, not the underlying music itself. The complaint states that she, as a performer, “respects Swift’s right to creative expressionâ€.
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Author: Brad LeBeau (promotionmusicnews.com)Cats: Quotes,Billboard,Taylor Swift,Universal Music Group
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