Isn't she the great pop culture influencer? Why did she steal?
Pop super star Madonna has been bashed with a humiliating lawsuit by beauty and fashion brand Hard Candy who claims the singer maliciously swiped their name in order to hawk fitness DVDs and apparel.
The Florida company, founded in 1995, filed a lawsuit in federal court for trademark infringement and unfair competition, claiming the mogul mom, 55, began selling her goods under the Hard Candy name back in 2011 — despite a previous rejection from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, according to RadarOnline report.
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the new legal documents:- "Defendants’ actions have caused and will
cause Hard Candy, LLC irreparable harm for which money damages and other
legal remedies are inadequate. Unless Defendants are restrained by this
Court, Defendants will continue and/or expand the improper activities
alleged in this Complaint and otherwise continue to cause great and
irreparable harm and injury to Hard Candy, LLC."
Reports say the company is also suing Madonna’s longtime manager, Guy Oseary but they claim the controversial singer "is
the driving force behind the infringing activity, taking credit herself
for the initial selection and subsequent expansion."
The company is seeking financial damages, and for the star to cease using their name completely and with immediate effect.
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