Trump guitars hit with Gibson cease-and-desist
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The launch created another paid Trump-brand product and a documented trademark dispute for the separate seller; the notice was an allegation, not an adjudicated infringement finding.
Launch and promotionOfficial Trump Guitars and Gibson Notice: Audit finding · Cited analysis
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The launch created another paid Trump-brand product and a documented trademark dispute for the separate seller; the notice was an allegation, not an adjudicated infringement finding.
Gibson statement and noticeOfficial Trump Guitars and Gibson Notice: Audit finding · Cited analysis
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Trump promoted the guitar line through his social-media account.
Launch and promotionOfficial Trump Guitars and Gibson Notice: The record · The record
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The seller used Trump's name under license and Trump promoted the products.
Launch and promotionOfficial Trump Guitars and Gibson Notice: The record · The record
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Gibson said it sent the seller a cease-and-desist letter alleging infringement of its guitar-body trademarks.
Gibson statement and notice