Gibson Hits Trump Guitars With Cease-And-Desist

Gibson Hits Trump Guitars With Cease-And-Desist, While Feds Seize Thousands Of Other Fakes In LA
Earlier this year, Donald Trump was hit with lawsuits from Beyoncé and the White Stripes. Now, the incoming 47th American President is under fire for a line of guitars advertised as “the only guitar officially endorsed” by him,
More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars seized at Los Angeles port
Authorities say U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents have seized more than 3,000 fake Gibson electric guitars shipped from Asia at the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport
Maker of Trump guitars reportedly sent cease and desist order by Gibson
(NEXSTAR) — Last week, President-elect Donald Trump unveiled his latest business venture: signed “Make America Great Again” guitars selling for as much as $11,500. They may not be available much longer, since Gibson has accused the guitar’s maker of ripping off their own design.
Gibson threatens to sue maker of Trump Guitars for allegedly ripping off Les Paul
The 120-year-old maker of historic instruments such as the Les Paul electric guitar sent a cease and desist letter to 16 Creative.
US border agents seize 3,000 fake Gibson electric guitars
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said its agents intercepted 3,000 fake Gibson electric guitars which were shipped from Asia. If the guitars had been authentic, they would have been worth $18 million.
3,000 fake Gibson electric guitars valued at $18 million seized in California
Thousands of fake Gibson electric guitars were seized this week in California that could have sold for millions of dollars, according to officials.
Gibson Hits Trump Guitars With Cease And Desist Order
The 130-year-old guitar maker alleges that the instruments infringe on its design trademarks, particularly the famous Les Paul model.
Federal authorities seize 3,000 fake Gibson guitars in California worth over $18M
Thousands of counterfeit Gibson electric guitars were seized at the Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars seized in California would be worth $18M if authentic, U.S. Customs says
More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in what authorities are calling the largest seizure of counterfeit musical instruments at the massive Los Angeles-Long Beach Seaport.
Trump Guitars Slapped With Cease and Desist for Copying Gibson Design: Report
First reported by Guitar World the cease and desist letter reportedly alleges the design of the Trump guitars “infringes upon Gibson’s exclusive trademarks, particularly the iconic Les Paul body shape.” Gibson didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.
Trump Guitars accused of trademark infringement by Gibson Brands
Gibson Brands, the historic maker of guitars such as the Les Paul, has accused 16 Creative, the agency behind Trump Guitars, of trademark infringement. The company issued a cease-and-desist letter, citing the unauthorized use of the Les Paul body shape.
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Thousands of fake Gibson guitars imported from Asia seized at California port
More than 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars — which would have been valued at about $18 million if they were authentic — ...
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They may look like $18 million in world-class electric guitars. They're a con, officials say
(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times) More than 3,000 fake Gibson electric guitars have been seized through the Los ...