Swift’s Lawyer Battles Trademark Suit Over 'Life of a Showgirl' Title
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Taylor Swift’s longtime attorney appeared in a Los Angeles federal court to argue that The Life of a Showgirl is protected by the First Amendment as an expressive work, seeking to defeat a preliminary injunction in a trademark dispute with Las Vegas performer Maren Wade over branding and merch; a written decision on the injunction is expected soon, with separate motions to dismiss still pending.
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