Issue No. 044 · August 21, 2026
TrademarkRulingMusic
FKA twigs Wins Dismissal of The Twigs Trademark Claims
A New York federal judge dismissed trademark infringement counterclaims brought by members of The Twigs against FKA twigs, finding that the claims were barred by their long delay in taking action.
Key points
- Laura and Linda Good first challenged the FKA twigs name in 2014, then voluntarily dismissed that case.
- The court found that they knew of Tahliah Barnett's use by 2013 or 2014 but did not resume enforcement activity until 2024.
- The judge rejected an argument that alleged intentional infringement excused the delay, finding that the pleadings did not support an intent to create confusion.
- Barnett's separate claims seeking to stop interference with her trademark registration efforts remain unresolved.
Why it matters
Trademark rights can be weakened by waiting too long to enforce them against a known use. The ruling also separates the dismissed infringement counterclaims from Barnett's remaining effort to protect her registration process.