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Swift’s Lawyers Call Showgirl Trademark Clash 'Absurd' in Bid to Dismiss
entertainment25 days ago

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.

Swift fights back in Showgirl trademark clash
business25 days ago

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.

Las Vegas Showgirl Alleges Taylor Swift Trademark Infringement
pop-culture2 months ago

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.

Vegas Showgirl Sues Taylor Swift Over Album Title The Life of a Showgirl
entertainment2 months ago

Vegas Showgirl Sues Taylor Swift Over Album Title The Life of a Showgirl

Las Vegas performer Maren Wade is suing Taylor Swift for trademark infringement over Swift’s 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Wade claims the name conflicts with her Confessions of a Showgirl brand, which she says has been built since 2014 and registered as a trademark in 2015. Wade seeks an injunction to halt the use of The Life of a Showgirl on goods and services and damages, arguing Swift and her team knew of the brand but proceeded anyway. The suit targets Swift, her management, the label, and merchandising partners.

entertainment7 months ago

Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' Tour Overseas Canceled

Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' theatrical experience, tied to her new album 'The Life of a Showgirl,' has canceled its planned international expansion after a successful domestic run, where it grossed over $34 million, and a worldwide total of approximately $50 million. The decision appears to be due to review and censorship issues in certain territories, with the film having played in limited markets like Mexico and Uruguay. The event was highly successful domestically, especially among young female fans.