Gibson Hits Trump Guitars With Cease-And-Desist

Gibson Hits Trump Guitars With Cease And Desist Order
The 130-year-old guitar maker alleges that the instruments infringe on its design trademarks, particularly the famous Les Paul model.
Gibson hits Trump Guitars with cease and desist for copying Les Paul design
A line of electric guitars endorsed by President-elect Trump mimic the design of Gibson's iconic Les Paul, the manufacturer said in a cease and desist notice. Why it matters: Trump leaned into a branding bonanza ahead of his return to the White House,
Trump Guitars Slapped With Cease and Desist for Copying Gibson Design: Report
First reported by Guitar World the cease and desist letter reportedly alleges the design of the Trump guitars “infringes upon Gibson’s exclusive trademarks, particularly the iconic Les Paul body shape.” Gibson didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.
Breaking: Trump Guitars hit with cease and desist from Gibson over use of Les Paul body shape
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Earlier this year, Donald Trump was hit with lawsuits from Beyoncé and the White Stripes. Now, the incoming 47th American President is under fire for a line of guitars advertised as “the only guitar officially endorsed” by him,
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.
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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.
Gibson slaps Trump guitars with a cease and desist order
The Donald Trump guitar launch which we told you about last week has already hit trouble. It’s now the subject of a cease and desist action by Gibson, who allege that it infringes their trademark, particularly the iconic Les Paul body shape.
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