Isley vs. Isley: Rudolph sues Ronald over Isley Brothers trademark

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Rudolph and Ronald Isley co-founded the Isley Brothers with their brother OKelly in 1954. Rudolph claims he and Ronald each held 50 percent share of ownership in the group and the trademark. Rudolph retired from performing and recording with the band in 1989. Ronald and Ernie squared off against surviving members of Earth, Wind, & Fire in a Steve Harvey-hosted Easter special.

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Los Angeles Times

Isley vs. Isley: Rudolph sues Ronald over Isley Brothers trademark

Rudolph Isley claims in a lawsuit that his brother and bandmate has unfairly taken full ownership of the Isley Brothers trademark.

2 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Rudolph Isley Sues Brother Ronald Isley Over Rights to 'The Isley Brothers' Trademark

Rudolph Isley is seeking his "rightful 50% share of all results and proceeds" Ronald has earned since registering the trademark

2 months ago·United States

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AllHipHop.com

Ronald Isley Sued By Older Brother Rudolph Over 'The Isley Brothers' Name

R&B legend Ronald Isley is being hauled into court. The person leveling the complaint is not a stranger but his brother.

2 months ago

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Pitchfork

The Isley Brothers’ Rudolph Isley Sues Ronald Isley Over Band’s Trademark

Rudolph is seeking a full accounting and 50 percent of profits from the trademark

2 months ago

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Vibe

Ronald Isley Sued By Brother, Rudolph, Over Isley Brothers Trademark

Ronald Isley is being sued by his brother, Rudolph, over an Isley Brothers trademark.

2 months ago

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KISS 104.1 FM

Lawsuit filed over use of The Isley Brothers trademark

The Isley Brothers are in a battle over their name. Billboard reports that Rudolph Isley has filed a lawsuit in Chicago Federal Court against his brother Ronald Isley over the trademark rights to their group's name.

2 months ago

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