Judge Dismisses Trademark Case Against Lady Gaga by Surfboard Maker
A trademark infringement lawsuit filed by surfboard manufacturer …Lost against pop star Lady Gaga has been dismissed by a judge. The ruling was made on August 18 by Judge Fernando M. Olguin, who found that the case lacked sufficient evidence to proceed.
The lawsuit claimed that Lady Gaga's use of the term 'Mayhem' for her merchandise could confuse consumers with …Lost's existing trademark of the same name. However, the judge stated that the allegations did not adequately demonstrate any misrepresentation regarding the source of Gaga's products.
Despite the dismissal, …Lost plans to appeal the decision, arguing that the ruling misapplied legal standards related to trademark rights. The company's attorney expressed confidence in their position and intends to challenge the ruling in an appellate court.