Lady Gaga Faces Surfboard Brand Lawsuit Over ‘Mayhem’ Logo Controversy
Ah yes, just when we thought the world of pop music couldn’t get any more dramatic, Lady Gaga finds herself embroiled in a legal quagmire that’s almost too juicy to believe. Enter Lost International, a surfboard brand that’s claiming Gaga has waltzed right into their territory, allegedly swiping their “Mayhem” logo for her latest album of the same name. Who knew that surfboards and chart-topping hits had so much in common? According to the lawsuit, which has surfaced like an unwelcome wave, Lost International asserts they’ve been rocking their distinctive “Mayhem” logo for over a decade, and they’re not too thrilled about Gaga’s apparent design homage—or is it theft? The surf company, which has held the trademark since 2015, argues that the similarities between their logo and Gaga’s are strikingly identical, akin to realizing your best friend just showed up to the party in the same outfit. Imagine the horror!
Lost International took their grievances to court after claiming they reached out to Gaga’s team, only to be met with radio silence. Now, they’re not just looking to stop her from using their design; they want a slice of that album’s profits too. It’s a classic case of “you snooze, you lose” meets “you snooze, you sue.” Meanwhile, Gaga’s camp has yet to respond, leaving us all in suspense—will she fight back with a legal team as fierce as her fashion choices? Who knows? But it certainly makes for riveting headlines.
So here’s a lesson for the ages: when your brand name is also a cultural phenomenon, you might want to keep a sharper eye on the competition. If only Gaga had consulted a trademark lawyer before her latest album drop. Class dismissed—let’s hope this doesn’t lead to a surfboard-inspired fashion line, because we all know that would be a tidal wave of trouble.
Sources: Celebrity Storm
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