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.
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Neil Young Hit With Lawsuit Over ‘Chrome Hearts’ Band By Fashion Brand With Same Name
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 …
Chrome Hearts Files Trademark Suit Against Neil Young
Neil Young performing live. Photo Credit: Billyshiverstick A Chrome Hearts legal battle is officially underway: The luxury goods company has accused Neil Young of infringing on its trademarks with his new backing band of the same name. LA-based Chrome Hearts just recently submitted the straightforward action, naming as defendants the members of Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts as well as Young’s Other Shoe Productions. However, Reprise (which re…
The claim seeks unspecified damages and a court order to prevent Young from using the name Chrome Hearts
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