Girl Gaga was hit with a $100 million lawsuit by a California surf firm over claims the pop star stole their brand for her new merchandise, in accordance with paperwork obtained by FOX Enterprise.
Gaga, whose full identify is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, launched her sixth studio album — “Mayhem” — on March 7, with merchandise that includes the Mayhem design.
Misplaced Worldwide filed a grievance in the California district courtroom on Tuesday, claiming the “Just Dance” singer used “substantially similar if not nearly identical” logos that the corporate trademarked a decade in the past.
The singer’s authorized workforce denounced the try at litigation in a press release offered to FOX Enterprise.
“Lady Gaga’s MAYHEM soared to No. 1 and shattered records, a testament to her unmatched talent and global impact,” her lawyer, Orin Snyder, mentioned. “It’s disappointing — but hardly surprising — that someone is now attempting to capitalize on her success with a baseless lawsuit over the name MAYHEM. This is nothing more than an opportunistic and meritless abuse of the legal system.”
Paperwork acknowledged, “Lady Gaga has unilaterally, and without Lost’s permission or knowledge, attempted to misappropriate the ‘Mayhem’ name, trademark, and stylized mark by releasing an album entitled ‘Mayhem,’ launching a tour with that same name, and selling clothing and accessories with that name.”
Moreover, “Despite a notice from Lost’s counsel, Lady Gaga has failed and refused, and continues to fail and refuse to cease her willful and blatant infringing on the Registered Mark and thus she must immediately be enjoined from this behavior.”
Misplaced included pictures of its brand alongside Girl Gaga’s model in its lawsuit.
The California-based surf firm was based in 1985 and claimed to start utilizing the brand on attire in 1988.
They added within the swimsuit, “The foregoing is increasing Lost’s damages by, among other things, diluting the Mark, diverting revenue from Lost to Defendants, and depriving Lost of the ability to manage and control its brand.”
“Lady Gaga’s actions are likely to mislead the public into concluding that her goods originate with or are authorized by Lost, which will damage both Lost and the public,” the swimsuit acknowledged. “Lost has no control over the quality of goods sold by Lady Gaga and because of the source of confusion caused by Lady Gaga, Lost has lost control over its valuable goodwill.”
The surf firm can also be in search of attorneys’ charges along with $100 million in damages.
