Trump, Gibson and guitar world

Gibson threatens to sue maker of Trump Guitars for allegedly ripping off Les Paul
The 120-year-old maker of historic instruments such as the Les Paul electric guitar sent a cease and desist letter to 16 Creative.
Maker of Trump guitars reportedly sent cease and desist order by Gibson
(NEXSTAR) — Last week, President-elect Donald Trump unveiled his latest business venture: signed “Make America Great Again” guitars selling for as much as $11,500. They may not be available much longer, since Gibson has accused the guitar’s maker of ripping off their own design.
Trump-branded guitars hit with cease and desist order from Gibson
TEMPLE, Texas — Legendary guitar manufacturer Gibson has filed a cease and desist order against a company making Donald Trump-branded guitars, claiming the instruments infringe on Gibson's "exclusive trademarks", according to Guitar World and Consequence.
‘Trump Guitars’ hit with cease and desist letter from Gibson over ‘iconic Les Paul body shape’
A company selling electric guitars "endorsed" by Donald Trump got hit with a cease and desist letter this week by Gibson as its design mirrors the "iconic Les Paul body shape," the manufacturer says.
Nashville-based guitar company hits Trump Guitars with cease-and-desist
Gibson Guitars has served up 16 Creative, the owners of Trump Guitars, with a cease-and-desist order for trademark design infringement. Gibson confirmed this to FOX 17 News in a statement.
'Trump Guitars' Hit With Cease and Desist Letter
While the seller Trump Guitars is not directly owned by the president-elect, its electric model is marketed as "the only guitar officially endorsed" by him.
Trump Guitars accused of trademark infringement by Gibson Brands
Gibson Brands, the historic maker of guitars such as the Les Paul, has accused 16 Creative, the agency behind Trump Guitars, of trademark infringement. The company issued a cease-and-desist letter, citing the unauthorized use of the Les Paul body shape.
They may look like $18 million in world-class electric guitars. They’re a con, officials say
The seizure of more than 3,000 Gibson guitars through the L.A.-Long Beach port complex is the largest counterfeit musical ...
3,000 fake Gibson electric guitars valued at $18 million seized in California
Thousands of fake Gibson electric guitars were seized this week in California that could have sold for millions of dollars, ...
Federal authorities seize 3,000 fake Gibson guitars in California worth over $18M
Thousands of counterfeit Gibson electric guitars were seized at the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport, according to U.S. Customs ...
U.S. Border Agents Seize 3,000 Fake Gibson Guitars
They would have been worth nearly $18 million if they were genuine, making it the largest counterfeit instrument seizure in ...
Trump unveils limited edition ‘American Eagle’ acoustic and electric guitars
President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced the sale of a limited number of “45” guitars on his social media site. “Coming ...