Lawsuit Filed Against Neil Young Over Band Name ‘Chrome Hearts’

Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts Drum Kit
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Per Billboard, a lawsuit has been filed against Neil Young over the band name ‘Chrome Hearts’ for trademark infringement by an apparel company.

The case, filed Thursday, comes from Chrome Hearts, a luxury brand that’s been using that name since the late 1980s for apparel, jewelry and accessories. Its lawyers say the name of Young’s new group – which debuted last year and released an album this summer – is clearly infringing the company’s “unique and valuable” name.
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Earlier this summer, Chrome Hearts says it reached out to Young’s team with a letter “respectfully requesting” that he stop using the name. But they say those efforts were unsuccessful – meaning the company “is now forced to bring this complaint to protect its valuable and longstanding intellectual property rights.”

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Representatives for Young and attorneys for Chrome Hearts did not immediately return requests for comment on Friday.

More concert reports @ “Love Earth Tour”: Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts Concert Dates (UPDATED CONTINUOUSLY).

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Dahalla @ Rattvik, Sweden 

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It's Game ON: Young v. Trump

COMPLAINT - Young v. Trump

via Neil Young Archives| Times-Contrarian | Law

It's Game ON ... Young v. Trump begins.

Neil Young has filed a lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump for using his music during campaign rallies, per a filing posted on Neil Young Archives| Times-Contrarian | Law.  

Young's complaint against the president is for copyright infringement for playing  "Rockin’ in the Free World" and "Devil’s Sidewalk" at a rally in Tulsa without a license.

The lawsuit filed in New York federal court states:

“This complaint is not intended to disrespect the rights and opinions of American citizens, who are free to support the candidate of their choosing. However, Plaintiff in good conscience cannot allow his music to be used as a ‘theme song’ for a divisive, un-American campaign of ignorance and hate.

The Campaign has willfully ignored Plaintiff’s telling it not to play the songs and willfully proceeded to play the songs despite a lack of license.”

Young’s lawyers are asking for statutory damages in the maximum amount allowed for copyright infringement.

Previously, Neil Young has  “continuously and publicly” objected to his music being used by Trump going back to 2015 on his website NYA. Background here and below.

Donald Trump & Neil Young

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Donald Trump & Neil Young Tangle Yet Again Over Use of Music At Events

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Donnie, Ronnie & Neil: Southern Man and The Un-Civil Wars of Donald Trump & Neil Young or Rebels with Causes w/ Northern Man

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Earlier, we explored the questions of why Trump would use Neil Young's song "Rockin’ in the Free World" and "Devil’s Sidewalk".

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In July, Young criticized Trump‘s leadership of the U.S. in a lyrical rewrite of his 2006 track “Lookin’ for a Leader” during his Porch Session earlier this month.

"Lookin' for a Leader" (2020)
(Updated lyrics + Original 2006 Music Video)

In response to Neil's challenge, Donald Trump Used 3 Neil Young Songs At Mount Rushmore Event.

More on all the drama:

- "Battle of Two Songs: Anti-Trump Neil Young vs. Black Pro-Trump Lloyd Marcus" | RenewAmerica.com

Neil Young's Open Letter To President Trump
See https://t.co/uu8VscW375
☮️♥️@NeilYoungNYA pic.twitter.com/YZVWlhbU4U

— ThrashersWheat (@ThrashersWheat) July 7, 2020

"Battle of Two Songs: Anti-Trump Neil Young vs. Black Pro-Trump Lloyd Marcus"
See https://t.co/V5FsMY6fWd
☮️♥️@NeilYoungNYA pic.twitter.com/FoWsc6xDdC

— ThrashersWheat (@ThrashersWheat) July 13, 2020

Is Trump suggesting a connection between Neil Young's song “Devil’s Sidewalk” and "The Invisible Enemy"?
See https://t.co/SW74jSX8hS
☮️♥️@NeilYoungNYA #NeilYoung #CrazyHorse4HOF#DontSpookTheHorse #MoreBarn #MayTheHorseBeWithYou #BeTheRain pic.twitter.com/v94BR6s5qp

— ThrashersWheat (@ThrashersWheat) May 24, 2020

George & John, Donald & Neil + Bob: Sooner or Later, It All Gets REAL ... As in Now
See https://t.co/YTBfrLJ9j8
☮️♥️@NeilYoungNYA @bobdylan pic.twitter.com/CkMrdWJhSL

— ThrashersWheat (@ThrashersWheat) July 26, 2020

Donald Trump & Neil Young Tangle Yet Again Over Use of Music At Events OR Donnie, Ronnie & Neil: Southern Man and The Un-Civil Wars of Donald Trump & Neil Young or Rebels with Causes w/ Northern Man
See https://t.co/x53zebwGBi
☮️♥️@NeilYoungNYA @realDonaldTrump #4thofJuly pic.twitter.com/y53jPk2TMA

— ThrashersWheat (@ThrashersWheat) July 4, 2020

 

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