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The trademark fight over Lady Gaga’s Mayhem era is over. In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara J. Sattler break down the dismissal of Lost International’s lawsuit over the use of “Mayhem” on Gaga’s album, tour, and merchandise.
They cover:
- Why the court dismissed Lost International’s complaint without leave to amend
- How the Rogers test applies when trademark claims collide with expressive works
- Why the ruling raises new questions after the Supreme Court’s decision in Jack Daniel’s v. VIP Products
Tune in for a clear look at where trademark rights, creative expression, and branded merchandise collide.