'Alumni' band agrees to pay Earth Wind & Fire $750,000 after judge finds it infringed on trademark
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from Sun Sentinel10 months ago
Alumni band Legacy Reunion of Earth Wind & Fire Alumni pays $750,000 for trademark infringement but struggles to clarify future marketing strategies.
Sun Sentinelhttps://www.sun-sentinel.com/2024/06/05/alumni-band-agrees-to-pay-earth-wind-fire-750000-after-judge-finds-it-infringed-on-trademark/
Promoter, Substantial Music Group, sued for misleading promotions; founder Richard Smith's role in Earth Wind & Fire questioned despite prior membership claims.
Sun Sentinelhttps://www.sun-sentinel.com/2024/06/05/alumni-band-agrees-to-pay-earth-wind-fire-750000-after-judge-finds-it-infringed-on-trademark/
Judge Moreno ruled alumni band failed to clearly distinguish itself from Earth Wind & Fire, causing fan disappointment and leading to a $750,000 monetary settlement.
Sun Sentinelhttps://www.sun-sentinel.com/2024/06/05/alumni-band-agrees-to-pay-earth-wind-fire-750000-after-judge-finds-it-infringed-on-trademark/
Future uncertainties loom as the alumni band seeks guidance post-settlement on how to differentiate itself from the original Earth Wind & Fire group.
Sun Sentinelhttps://www.sun-sentinel.com/2024/06/05/alumni-band-agrees-to-pay-earth-wind-fire-750000-after-judge-finds-it-infringed-on-trademark/
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