Beyoncé sues for intellectual property infringement

Beyoncé is suing a U.S. company selling infringing “Feyonce” merchandise on their website.

The singer sued to stop the sale of shirts, sweaters, tank tops, hoodies and coffee mugs bearing the “Feyonce” name, which she says is too close to her own trademarked name. The mug has the phrase “he put a ring on it,” which Beyoncé said was intended to call to mind the lyrics of her hit song ‘Single Ladies’.

She said the sale of Feyonce items confuses consumers and causes her irreparable harm.

She also said one defendant has also filed a U.S. trademark application for “Feyonce,” with and without the accent over the “e.”

If you have a brand, something you have invented, or an original piece of work that you have written and someone infringes your rights we can help. We can assist you in securing an injunction and/or damages or account of profits and the delivery up and destruction of the offending item. If you have been accused of infringing someone’s intellectual property rights then we can also help by raising various defences and minimizing your liability.

If you feel you have an intellectual property case and need some legal advice then please speak to Shalish Mehta, in our civil and commercial litigation department. Please call us on 0161 785 3534.