Beyonce suffers major defeat in Trademark Battle against Feyonce inc

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Beyonce has been dealt a legal blow in her trademark battle agaist Feyonce, Inc. She had challenged the products the company was selling under the moniker, which is a play on her own trademarked name on the following grounds;

·       The company was selling their goods, which reportedly feature phrases and lyrics from her hit song "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)."

·       The company was capitalising on the huge success of her 2008 release by infringing on her trademarks and copyrights, which she believed would cause "irreparable harm" to her business reputation - as she had no control over the quality of the products.

·       She was also seeking all profits from the unofficial merchandise, damages, and a permanent injunction on any future items, 

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In its defence, Feyonce, Inc. bosses previously claimed their business was not named after the star, and is instead just the phonetic way of pronouncing 'fiancee' or 'fiance', insisting their products are marketed at engaged couples

U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan has shut down Beyonce’s request on the following basis;

·       Feyonce's existence would not create confusion in the marketplace.

·       A rational jury might or might not conclude that the pun here is sufficient to dispel any confusion among the purchasing public

The judge also ordered the parties to discuss a possible settlement and trial dates and she scheduled the next hearing for November 1.

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