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entertainment21 days ago•17 min saved

Taylor Swift Defends Life of a Showgirl Trademark, Calls Suit Meritless

Swift’s lawyers filed a response to Las Vegas cabaret performer Maren Wade’s lawsuit alleging that The Life of a Showgirl infringes Wade’s Confessions of a Showgirl trademark. They ask the court to deny Wade’s request for an injunction blocking Swift merch, accusing Wade of using Swift’s brand to gain attention. The filing argues there is no likelihood of confusion between the two marks, highlights First Amendment considerations, and notes differences in the marks, while citing prior related cases (including a similar Evermore Park dispute that was dropped). A May 27 injunction-hearing in Los Angeles is set as the litigation continues and Swift says it will pursue remedies for any improper use of her IP.

via Billboard|

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entertainment21 days ago•19 min saved

Swift’s Lawyers Call Showgirl Trademark Clash 'Absurd' in Bid to Dismiss

Taylor Swift’s legal team moved to dismiss a California lawsuit by former Las Vegas showgirl Maren Flagg Wade, who claims Swift’s album title The Life of a Showgirl infringes her Confessions of a Showgirl trademark. Swift’s brief argues there’s little chance of consumer confusion between Swift’s stadium tour and Wade’s cabaret-focused brand, accuses Wade of piggybacking on Swift’s name, and relies on First Amendment defenses for expressive work titles, while noting Wade’s own use of Swift-related imagery and that no trial date has been set.

via Variety|

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business21 days ago•4 min saved

Swift fights back in Showgirl trademark clash

Taylor Swift’s lawyers urge a California judge to deny Maren Flagg’s motion for a preliminary injunction over “The Life of a Showgirl,” arguing Flagg’s “Confessions of a Showgirl” branding isn’t threatened by Swift’s use, that Flagg has used Swift’s IP in social posts to bolster her brand, and that granting relief would harm Swift’s business; a May 27 hearing is set as the case progresses.

via USA Today|

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entertainment2 months ago•15 min saved

Vegas Showgirl Sues Taylor Swift Over Life of a Showgirl Trademark Clash

A Las Vegas showgirl, Maren Wade, who markets herself under the brand 'Confessions of a Showgirl,' has filed a trademark infringement suit against Taylor Swift over Swift's use of 'The Life of a Showgirl.' Wade says the marks are highly similar and that Swift’s team did not obtain Wade’s consent; the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office previously issued a partial refusal for Swift’s registration due to likely confusion with Wade’s mark, and a final decision on Swift’s registration remains pending.

via Rolling Stone|

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culture-and-trends2 months ago•3 min saved

Las Vegas Showgirl Sues Taylor Swift Over Life of a Showgirl Trademark

A Las Vegas performer, Maren Wade, has filed a federal trademark lawsuit in California alleging Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl branding is confusingly similar to Wade’s established Confessions of a Showgirl trademark. Wade seeks a permanent injunction against using the mark on goods and services, disgorgement of profits, and a jury trial, naming Swift’s affiliated entities; Swift’s team reportedly continued use after the USPTO flagged potential confusion and declined the mark, with no immediate comment from involved parties.

via NBC News|

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pop-culture2 months ago•19 min saved

Las Vegas Showgirl Alleges Taylor Swift Trademark Infringement

Las Vegas performer Maren Wade, who trademarked the brand name Confessions of a Showgirl after a Las Vegas Weekly column and a touring show, has filed a trademark infringement suit against Taylor Swift, arguing that Swift’s album title The Life of a Showgirl and related merchandise overlap with Wade’s brand and target the same fan base. Wade seeks damages and an injunction to stop using the title for goods and services in the future; TMZ has cited the court filings in reporting on the case.

via Complex|

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entertainment2 months ago•35 min saved

Vegas Showgirl Battles Taylor Swift in Trademark Fight Over Showgirl Brand

Las Vegas showgirl Maren Wade (performing as Maren Wade) has filed a trademark-infringement lawsuit against Taylor Swift over Swift’s mark The Life of a Showgirl, arguing it is confusingly similar to Wade’s decade-old Confessions of a Showgirl brand. Wade says Swift’s team sought to register the phrase but a USPTO review flagged likelihood of confusion with Wade’s mark, and the registration process has been suspended pending a final decision. The suit also contends Swift used The Life of a Showgirl in commerce without Wade’s consent. A final ruling on the trademark dispute has yet to be issued.

via Yahoo|

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