A few musical powerhouse are teaming up for something huge, and no it’s not a song or a tour. Jay Z, Beyonce, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams and Rihanna have filed a lawsuit against the French clothing line ElevenParis for using their images, lyrics and names on their apparel, Refinery29 reports.
ElevenParis is accused of a total of 58 charges, including trademark infringement, unfair competition and dilution and violation of publicity rights. These artists have had their face, lyrics and name plastered on t-shirts,cell phone cases, sweatshirts, hats and tank tops.
“Even after receiving warning to cease selling the infringing goods, defendants continue to sell unauthorized products and to trade upon the goodwill associated with the plaintiffs, all for defendants’ profits,” the lawsuit reads.
All of the garbs boasting the plantiffs’ work has been removed from the site.
ElevenParis is accused of a total of 58 charges, including trademark infringement, unfair competition and dilution and violation of publicity rights. These artists have had their face, lyrics and name plastered on t-shirts,cell phone cases, sweatshirts, hats and tank tops.
“Even after receiving warning to cease selling the infringing goods, defendants continue to sell unauthorized products and to trade upon the goodwill associated with the plaintiffs, all for defendants’ profits,” the lawsuit reads.
All of the garbs boasting the plantiffs’ work has been removed from the site.
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