Beyonce and Chloe Bailey Facing Lawsuit Over Copyright Infringement Claims
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Beyonce and Chloe Bailey are facing a lawsuit over alleged copyright infringement, filed by artist Melvin Moore. The lawsuit, filed in New York, accuses Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment of using Moore’s work without permission in several tracks from Bailey’s album Trouble in Paradise, released in August. Moore, who goes by the stage name 4Rest (Forest), claims that he contributed significant original lyrics, melodies, and creative direction to songs featured on Bailey’s album. The tracks in question, including “Favorite,” “Might As Well,” and “Same Lingerie,” were allegedly commercially released without his consent. In the court documents, Moore accuses Bailey of disregarding a DMCA violation and cease and desist notice he sent before promoting the song “Same Lingerie” to her Instagram followers, which number over 260,000. Moore claims that “Same Lingerie” was inspired by his own experiences in a relationship, and he recorded the original demos based on the emotional struggles of a woman following a past relationship. Moore is seeking $5 million in punitive damages for each song, in addition to statutory damages of up to $150,000 per infringement, $25,000 per DMCA violation, and compensatory and punitive damages for willful copyright infringement, fraudulent misrepresentation, and civil conspiracy. He is also requesting a jury trial. The lawsuit names not only Parkwood Entertainment but also Columbia Records, Music Entertainment, Sony Music Entertainment, ABC Corporation, and various unnamed parties. Moore alleges that his contributions to the songs were misappropriated, falsely registered under others’ names, and exploited for commercial gain across multiple platforms without authorization. A source close to the situation revealed that Beyoncé is upset by the situation, stating, “Beyoncé is incensed that it has gone this far.” They also mentioned that communication between Bailey and Parkwood Entertainment had been deteriorating in the weeks leading up to the lawsuit. The source further indicated concerns about being involved in a legal dispute over intellectual property theft, particularly after the damaging impact the Marvin Gaye lawsuit had on Robin Thicke’s career. Related Posts Uriel was evicted, not Adekunle or Doyin. Ceec, Pere Pere Egbi and his colleague Ceec discuss how their money was on Adekunle or Doyin, but they did not anticipate Read more Market offers rent-now, pay-later answer to tenants. Prospective renters in Nigeria can now breathe a sigh of relief as a rental solution that simplifies renting and facilitates Read more Ifu Ennada talks about social media trolls: “Trolls call me transgender” Ifu Ennada, a reality television personality, recently discussed her experiences with social media abusers. When discussing the daily messages she Read more Rwanda retreat: Nigerian governments discuss complex issues. The Nigerian governors will attend and participate in a three-day leadership retreat in Kigali, Rwanda, designed to provide a platform Read more Olawale Moses OyewoleOlawale Moses Oyewole is an adept writer who stays on top of current events and curate informative and engaging articles for his readers. He is a digital strategist who help brands gain online visibility.
Beyonce Wins Legal Battle for Blue Ivy’s Trademark After 12 Years
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Beyonce has officially secured the trademark for her daughter Blue Ivy’s name, bringing an end to a lengthy 12-year legal battle. The win was confirmed on December 31 by The Trademark Official Gazette, granting the global icon exclusive rights to her daughter’s name. The legal dispute began in 2012 when Beyoncé and Jay-Z filed for the trademark shortly after Blue Ivy’s birth, aiming to prevent others from capitalizing on their daughter’s name. However, the process encountered challenges, including resistance from wedding planner Veronica Morales, who had been using “Blue Ivy Events” for her business since 2009. In 2020, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ruled in favor of the couple, determining that the event company’s name was sufficiently distinct from Blue Ivy’s name, dismissing Morales’ objections. Beyoncé’s legal team faced another setback in 2023 when a Wisconsin boutique tried to claim the “Blue Ivy” logo. However, after the boutique failed to formally oppose the trademark, Beyoncé was able to proceed with the final steps of her successful application. Jay-Z previously explained their decision to pursue the trademark in a 2013 interview with Vanity Fair, saying: “People wanted to make products based on our child’s name, and you don’t want anybody trying to benefit off your baby’s name.” Related Posts Uriel was evicted, not Adekunle or Doyin. Ceec, Pere Pere Egbi and his colleague Ceec discuss how their money was on Adekunle or Doyin, but they did not anticipate Read more Ifu Ennada talks about social media trolls: “Trolls call me transgender” Ifu Ennada, a reality television personality, recently discussed her experiences with social media abusers. When discussing the daily messages she Read more Netizens ridicule Yul and Judy Austin over new post: “Happy, satisfied couple don’t need to post everyday to convince people they’re in love.” Yul and his second wife Judy Austin have once again attracted criticism for their persistent public display of affection. Since Read more ‘Yvonne Nelson’s claims of my affair with Tonto Dikeh almost lost me my relationship’ — Iyanya. Iyanya, a renowned Nigerian vocalist, discusses how the allegations made by his ex-girlfriend and Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson regarding his Read more Olawale Moses OyewoleOlawale Moses Oyewole is an adept writer who stays on top of current events and curate informative and engaging articles for his readers. He is a digital strategist who help brands gain online visibility.