FKA Twigs, a British singer and songwriter, has been countersued for trademark infringement. The lawsuit alleges that she used a logo similar to that of another company without permission. This legal action highlights the importance of protecting intellectual property rights and avoiding potential legal disputes in the entertainment industry. It serves as a reminder for artists to be vigilant in ensuring they have the proper rights and permissions when using logos or trademarks in their work.
Music News: FKA Twigs Countersued For Trademark
FKA Twigs has been countersued for trademark infringement in her ongoing legal battle with indie band The Twigs.
Less than two months after the Grammy-winning artist filed a lawsuit against The Twigs, twin sisters Laura and Linda Good have now fired off trademark claims of their own, Billboard reports.
The singer, born Tahliah Barnett, filed a lawsuit against the duo in March, claiming they have known about her use of FKA Twigs since 2013.Â
Barnett claims she offered the band $15,000 (£11,000) to allow their musical entities to “co-existâ€, without needing to purchase the name from them. According to the complaint, “Laura and Linda declined and stressed that they did not consent to this proposed co-existence.â€
In May 2024, according to Barnett’s original lawsuit, The Twigs then allegedly attempted to “weaponise these barred and unmeritorious trademark claims†by issuing cease-and-desist letters to Barnett “threatening litigation, including threats to disrupt Barnett’s decade-long, uninterrupted use of the FKA Twigs mark for Defendants’ own gainâ€.Â
The indie band is requesting a legal injunction that would prohibit Barnett from using the stage name FKA Twigs, and are also seeking an unspecified financial damages for trademark infringement and unfair competition.
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Author: Brad LeBeau (promotionmusicnews.com)Cats: Quotes,Billboard,FKA Twigs,Grammy Award
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