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Neil Young Hit With Lawsuit Over ‘Chrome Hearts’ Band By Fashion Brand With Same Name

The Los Angeles-based fashion brand Chrome Hearts alleges trademark infringement by Neil Young's band, citing decades of use and collaborations with major artists to support confusion claims.

Summary by Billboard
A year after Neil Young launched a new backing band called The Chrome Hearts, the rock legend is now facing a surprising new problem: A trademark infringement lawsuit from a decades-old fashion brand with the exact same name. The case, filed Thursday, comes from Chrome Hearts, a luxury brand that’s been using that name since the late 1980s for apparel, jewelry and accessories. Its lawyers say the name of Young’s new group – which debuted last …

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The claim seeks unspecified damages and a court order to prevent Young from using the name Chrome Hearts

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Stereogum broke the news in on Friday, September 12, 2025.
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