Apollonia Sues Prince's Estate Over Name Rights
TL;DR
Apollonia Kotero, known for her role in Purple Rain, has filed a lawsuit against Prince's estate, claiming they are attempting to steal her name 'Apollonia' by canceling her trademarks and asserting ownership, despite her long-standing use and the estate's previous claims of waiver. She seeks a court order to confirm her rights to the name.
- Apollonia Accuses Prince’s Estate of ‘Attempting to Steal’ Her Name in New Lawsuit Rolling Stone
- Prince Estate Sued by ‘Purple Rain’ Co-Star: ‘There Is Only One Apollonia’ Billboard
- ‘Purple Rain’ costar Apollonia sues Prince’s estate over the trademark of her name Star Tribune
- 'Purple Rain' co-star Apollonia sues Prince estate over use of her name Reuters
- "Purple Rain" Star Sues Prince's Heirs Over "Apollonia" Name Українські Національні Новини
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