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Company Behind Donald Trump-Endorsed Guitars Hit With Cease & Desist by Gibson

  • Gibson issued a cease-and-desist against 16 Creative, the branding agency for guitars endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump, claiming trademark infringement.
  • The trademark infringement is related to the 'iconic Les Paul body shape,' as stated by a Gibson spokesperson.
  • A total of 1,275 guitars were manufactured, but Trump’s exact involvement with the line remains unclear.
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Maker of Trump guitars reportedly hit with cease and desist order by Gibson

(NEXSTAR) — Last week, President-elect Donald Trump unveiled his latest business venture: signed “Make America Great Again” guitars selling for as much as $11,500. They may not be available much longer, since Gibson has accused the guitar’s maker of ripping off their own design.  Trump showed off one of the guitars in a Truth Social post last week, touting it as a “limited edition ’45’ guitar” that can be purchased online. The body of the guitar…

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Maker of Trump guitars reportedly sent cease-and-desist order by Gibson

(NEXSTAR) — Last week, President-elect Donald Trump unveiled his latest business venture: signed “Make America Great Again” guitars selling for as much as $11,500. They may not be available much longer, since Gibson has accused the guitar’s maker of ripping off their own design. Trump showed off one of the guitars in a Truth Social post last week, touting it as a “limited edition ’45’ guitar” that can be purchased online. The body of the guitar …

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In U.S., a guitar trademark feud gets political

A guitar company touting an endorsement by Donald Trump has become embroiled in a trademark dispute, accused of imitating an iconic instrument, U.S. media reported Tuesday. Trump Guitars, whose website boasts a picture of the U.S. president-elect holding a six-string, has received a "cease and desist" letter from Gibson, whose…

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Maker of Trump guitars reportedly sent cease and desist order by Gibson

(NEXSTAR) — Last week, President-elect Donald Trump unveiled his latest business venture: signed “Make America Great Again” guitars selling for as much as $11,500. They may not be available much longer, since Gibson has accused the guitar’s maker of ripping off their own design.  Trump showed off one of the guitars in a Truth Social post last week, touting it as a “limited edition ’45’ guitar” that can be purchased online. The body of the guitar…

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Legendary guitar brand Gibson hits Donald Trump with cease and desist

The MAGA-branded line of guitars was launched as “the only guitar officially endorsed by President Donald J. Trump.” Gibson says it infringes on its trademarks.

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Gibson fires off cease-and-desist over Trump's limited edition guitars · American Wire News

Ruffling feathers in the music industry once again, a Trump-endorsed design prompted a cease-and-desist letter from an iconic guitar manufacturer. While President-elect Donald Trump had previously angered artists for the use of their songs, a new legal complaint was sparked after the GOP leader announced a limited edition “45” guitar. In particular, Gibson Inc. issued a cease-and-desist letter alleging trademark infringement over the Les Paul de…

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