Company Said It Has A Right To Sell Items With “Feyonce” On Them
The company Beyonce accused of illegally profiting off her name by selling merch with “Feyonce” on it has blasted the singer’s lawsuit against them.
Feyonce Inc. said in court papers that the pop star’s lawsuit is nonsense because they’re got a license to sell the products. The company has demanded the entire case be thrown out and the superstar be awarded nothing from her legal action.
Beyonce filed a federal lawsuit against the company, Feyonce, and the people behind it named Andre Maurice, Leana Lopez and Lee Lee, claiming federal trademark infringement, trademark dilution, deceptive acts and practices.
The singer explained that one of her most popular hits is the 2008 song “Single Ladies.” The song was certified quadruple-platinum with more than 5 million downloads and is one of the best-selling singles of all time.
Queen Bey accused the defendants of seeking to capitalize on the notoriety of her hit song with famous lines by selling merchandise including clothing and coffee mugs with lines such as, “put a ring on it” and even are selling clothes bearing the “Feyonce” mark.
The singer pointed out the defendants even launched a website to sell their products under the name, “Feyonce.”
She explained she sells her own merchandise – since she owns the copyrights to her songs and likeness – and hawks everything from cell phone cases, hats, clothing and mugs. She said few artists have acquired the fame she has and widespread unsolicited media attention she receives on the daily, and as a result, her merchandise generates millions in sales.
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