Taylor Swift Faces Trademark Lawsuit
Taylor Swift is being sued over her new album title. The lawsuit claims it copies a trademark owned by Maren Wade. The lawsuit was filed in California.
Maren Wade filed a lawsuit against Taylor Swift and UMG Recordings. The lawsuit says Swift’s album title, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’, uses a trademark from Wade’s work, ‘Confessions of a Showgirl’. Wade claims Swift is infringing on her trademark. The lawsuit includes claims of trademark infringement, false origin designation, and unfair competition.
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Swift Sued Over Album Title
Taylor Swift is being sued for using the album title 'The Life of a Showgirl'.
Trademark Dispute Exists
Maren Wade owns the trademark 'Confessions of a Showgirl'.
Lawsuit Filed in California
The lawsuit against Taylor Swift was filed in California.
Allegations Against Swift
Swift and UMG Recordings are accused of trademark infringement.
Related to Existing Trademark
The lawsuit claims the album title infringes on Wade’s existing trademark.