Issue No. 054 · September 16, 2026

Victoria's Secret opens a new PINK trademark fight, while Lady Gaga seeks fees and two copyright cases test music and gaming enforcement.

Victoria's Secret Sues Thomas Pink Over Women's Apparel

Victoria's Secret filed an Ohio federal trademark lawsuit against British luxury shirtmaker Thomas Pink over a new line of women's casualwear and athleticwear.

Trademark

Lady Gaga Seeks Fees After Mayhem Trademark Win

Lady Gaga asked a California federal judge to require Lost Surfboards to reimburse $232,484 in legal fees after its Mayhem trademark case was dismissed with prejudice.

Trademark

Universal Music Group Sues DistroKid Over Infringing Tracks

Universal Music Group companies sued DistroKid in Delaware federal court, alleging that the distributor continued placing infringing recordings on streaming services and misrepresented its approach to artificial intelligence content and fraud.

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