Apollonia Sues Prince Estate over Use of Her Name and Trademarks

Prince's estate sued over use of 'Purple Rain' love interest's name

The woman who portrayed Prince's love interest in Purple Rain four decades ago is going to court over the use of her name.

‘Purple Rain’s’ Apollonia Is Going to War With Prince’s Estate For This One Reason

Decades after Purple Rain, Kotero is back to defend her legacy against Prince's estate heirs. Read more...

Apollonia sues Prince estate over use of her name and trademarks

Patty Kotero, long known as former Prince protege Apollonia, is suing his estate over trademark rights, claiming they threaten her livelihood and identity.

Apollonia files lawsuit against Prince’s estate, accusing them of trying to “steal’ her name

Singer and songwriter Apollonia has filed a new lawsuit against Prince’s estate, accusing them of trying to “steal” her name.

Apollonia Accuses Prince’s Estate of ‘Attempting to Steal’ Her Name in New Lawsuit

Singer, songwriter, and Prince muse Apollonia filed a new lawsuit Tuesday that alleges Prince’s estate, Paisley Park Enterprises, is “attempting to steal” her name. In her 14-page complaint filed in federal court in Los Angeles and obtained by Rolling Stone, Apollonia, whose real name is Patricia Apollonia Kotero, says she “famously starred” as the character Apollonia, Prince’s love interest, in his classic film Purple Rain. After that, Kotero…

Apollonia from 'Purple Rain' fame sues Prince’s estate over use of her name

Earlier this summer, Paisley Park Enterprises LLC told the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office it owned the rights to the Apollonia name.