Elsewhere, Gaga has announced a world tour, ‘The MAYHEM Ball’, which will head to Europe in September and October, with dates in London, Manchester, Stockholm, Milan, Barcelona, Berlin, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Lyon and Paris. ADVERTISEMENT The California-based company also claim that they have been using the Mayhem trademark since 1986, as it is the nickname of […]
Elsewhere, Gaga has announced a world tour, ‘The MAYHEM Ball’, which will head to Europe in September and October, with dates in London, Manchester, Stockholm, Milan, Barcelona, Berlin, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Lyon and Paris.
ADVERTISEMENTThe California-based company also claim that they have been using the Mayhem trademark since 1986, as it is the nickname of Lost International co-founder Matt Biolos, and that Gaga’s recent tour merch features “nearly identical” logos with the one they’ve been using since 1988.Lady Gaga has been hit with a 0million (€92.6m) lawsuit by a surf company who claim she ripped off their logo for her new album ‘Mayhem’.
Snyder added: “This is nothing more than an opportunistic and meritless abuse of the legal system.Lost International filed a complaint against the pop star, whose full name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, in a California district court this week, alleging that the imagery Gaga has been using to promote ‘Mayhem’ is “substantially similar if not nearly identical” to their logo.The company, who calling for a trial by jury, allege that they sent Gaga’s team a cease and desist that was ignored. They are also seeking attorneys’ fees in addition to 0 million in damages.Tickets go on sale on Thursday 3 April.“Lady Gaga’s actions are likely to mislead the public into concluding that her goods originate with or are authorised by Lost, which will damage both Lost and the public,” the complaint adds. “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.” Additional sources • Rolling Stone Meritless? Check out the designs for yourself:“Lady Gaga’s ‘Mayhem’ soared to Number One and shattered records, a testament to her unmatched talent and global impact,” said Gaga’s lawyer Orin Snyder said in a statement. “It’s disappointing – but hardly surprising – that someone is now attempting to capitalise on her success with a baseless lawsuit over the name Mayhem.”
