Lady Gaga Defeats Lawsuit That Claimed ‘Mayhem’ Album Name Infringed a Surfboard Brand
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Lady Gaga won a court ruling dismissing a trademark lawsuit over her "Mayhem" album name.Summary
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Lost Surfboards, which alleged that Lady Gaga's "Mayhem" album name infringed its trademark. Judge Fernando M. Olguin ruled the case was barred under the First Amendment and the Rogers test, noting that album titles are expressive works and unlikely to mislead consumers. The decision echoes prior rulings that protect artistic use of common words from trademark claims. Lost's attorney said they would appeal, but the court found no evidence of consumer confusion or intentional deception.
(Source：Billboard)