Gibson Challenges Trump Guitars Over Les Paul Design Copying
TL;DR
Gibson has issued a cease and desist order to 16 Creative, the company behind Trump Guitars, for allegedly copying the design of its iconic Les Paul guitar. The guitars, endorsed by President-elect Trump and some autographed by him, are marketed as the only guitars endorsed by Trump, with prices reaching $10,000. Despite not owning the company, Trump has promoted the guitars, which are part of a broader branding effort that includes various Trump-branded products.
- Gibson hits Trump Guitars with cease and desist for copying Les Paul design Axios
- Gibson Hits Trump Guitars With Cease and Desist Rolling Stone
- Donald Trump’s latest branded venture is guitars that cost up to $10,000 The Associated Press
- Trump Guitars Hit With Cease and Desist After Scammy Money Grab The New Republic
- Trump-backed guitars reportedly spark cease-and-desist letter MSNBC
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