Marc Jacobs rejects Nirvana ‘smiley face’ copyright claim
Fashion brand Marc Jacobs has asked a court to dismiss a copyright infringement suit after the company representing former rock band Nirvana accused it of using a logo without authorisation.
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2 January 2019 A company representing former American rock band Nirvana is suing Marc Jacobs International for copyright infringement over its “Bootleg Redux Grunge” clothing range.
4 November 2020 Fashion designer Marc Jacobs has claimed that the company representing grunge band Nirvana should lose its “smiley face” trademark and also face sanctions for discovery infractions.
13 November 2020 The company representing grunge band Nirvana has sued graphic designer Robert Fisher to clarify who owns the rights to its iconic ‘smiley face’ logo.