In a statement announcing their lawsuit, the band had said: "We are sad to share that our sincere hope to join together with Anita White in unity and common purpose has ended. White’s nationwide common law trademark rights date to at least as early as the early 2000s, when she first began performing extensively outside of the State of Washington.”, In changing its name, the band has confused White’s fans, especially on the world wide web, the suit alleges: “Internet and social media searches for ‘Lady A,’ which had readily returned results for her music, were now dominated by references to Lady Antebellum,” the suit states.
Veteran blues singer Anita White, who has gone by the stage name Lady A for decades, has responded to …
Anita White, aka Lady A, has filed a trademark infringement suit against Lady A Entertainment LLC and its principals, Charles Kelley, David Haywood and Hillary Scott, asking for, among other things, sole usage of the name and compensatory damages. It is all here.
"We can do so much more together than in this dispute.". The lawsuit was filed on …
‘Outnumbered’ co-host Melissa Francis is off the air and her status at Fox News is in doubt. The lawsuit said that the band has long gone by Lady A informally and that White did not oppose any previous applications for the Lady A mark, nor did she seek to cancel any of the Lady A registrations or seek the trademark for herself.
A representative for the band did not immediately respond for a request for comment. The suit, filed Tuesday (Sept. 15) in United States District Court’s Western District of Washington, Seattle Division, is the latest volley in the back and forth between the Seattle-based blues singer and the band, formerly known as Lady Antebellum, that started in June after Lady Antebellum officially changed its name to Lady A. “Outnumbered” co-host Melissa Francis, who recently filed a pay discrimination complaint against Fox News, is off the air and her status is in doubt. A Los Angeles judge has dismissed the lawsuit of one of two men who alleged in the documentary “Leaving Neverland” that Michael Jackson abused them as boys. However, White's suit alleged that: "Lady Antebellum's decision to replace the band name Lady Antebellum with Lady A was undertaken with wilful disregard for Ms. White's rights in her Lady A trademark, which she has used for nearly thirty years. The band then sued an existing artist (an African American singer in LA) named “Lady A” for the rights to the name. In May 2010, according to the suit and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office filings reviewed by Billboard, the band applied to register Lady A for entertainment purposes, including live musical performances and streaming musical programming.
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However, in July, the trio announced they were suing Lady A, as they claimed they trademarked the name in 2010 and she did not dispute the move then. Country group Lady A, formerly Lady Antebellum. The band’s suit also alleged that White’s new counsel “delivered a draft settlement agreement that included an exorbitant monetary demand.” While the dollar figure is not mentioned in the suit, a statement concurrently issued by the band says the amount is $10 million. After negotiations broke down over use of the name, the country-music trio Lady A, formerly Lady Antebellum, is suing veteran blues singer Anita … As word of the lawsuit spread, the band was criticized for its decision, with several Twitter users noting the irony of a white band intimidating a Black woman, all the while contradicting its initial efforts to be racially sensitive. According to the suit, White began performing as a karaoke singer in Seattle in the late ‘80s under the name Lady A before shifting to original music. Commenting is not currently available, but don’t worry! A look at California’s November ballot propositions.
Band members Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and David Haywood and their company, Lady A Entertainment, are seeking a declaratory judgment that would allow them to use the name without infringing on any of White’s trademark rights. Get out of the way, actual black artist!
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After the band met with the singer over a video call a week later to figure out how to go forward, discussions between the two parties fell apart. Following the global protests over the death of George Floyd, the band announced last month that it would be dropping Antebellum from its name because it “did not take into account the associations that weigh down this word,” acknowledging the central role of slavery during the period. A blues singer who has been performing as Lady A for more than 20 years is calling out the group formerly known as Lady Antebellum for adopting the same name. US Election 2020: Who won the second Trump vs Biden debate and what happened? Former Fleetwood Mac member Lindsey Buckingham joined TikTok to re-create Nathan Apodaca’s viral “Dreams” video, sipping juice and ... riding a horse? "Ms. White's Lady A brand had been usurped and set on the path to erasure.". It did so apparently without knowing that blues singer White had used the name Lady A for more than 20 years. Battle of Trafalgar cannon to go under the hammer for £12,000, 11 things you never knew about Addams Family Values, How to turn your home into a seasonal escape this autumn, FIA defends Petrov appointment as F1 Portuguese GP race steward, Banks hike mortgage interest rates amid boom in applicants, Best bookshelf speakers 2020: budget to premium, Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article, New Car Gadget Magically Removes Scratches & Dents. “She and her team have demanded a $10 million payment, so reluctantly we have come to the conclusion that we need to ask a court to affirm our right to continue to use the name Lady A, a trademark we have held for many years.”. Review: Bruce Springsteen finds renewed life, amid death, with the E Street Band on ‘Letter to You’.
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#WeDontNeedYouNow #BoycottLadyAntebellumI would suggest a huge apology and pulling the garbage lawsuit by tomorrow to limit the damage your “brand” has taken. Lawsuit of Michael Jackson sexual abuse accuser dismissed. Nardine Saad covers entertainment, celebrities and their kin for the Los Angeles Times. We never even entertained the idea that she shouldn’t also be able to use the name Lady A, and never will — today’s action doesn’t change that.”, Country trio Lady A meets with blues singer Lady A to iron out name-change dispute.
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The band Lady A (formerly Lady Antebellum), left, and singer Anita White, who also performs under the stage name Lady A. "Lady Antebellum: *files lawsuit against an established black artist, Lady A to get ownership of name. What issues are on the ballot in California and Los Angeles County.
Anita “Lady A” White has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Lady A, the band formerly known as Lady Antebellum..