Lady Antebellum changes their name to "Lady A", then they sue blues singer "Lady A" over the name

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Band Formerly Known as Lady Antebellum Files Lawsuit Against Lady A After Singer Asks for $10 Million

The country band formerly known as Lady Antebellum, which changed its name to Lady A in June, has filed a lawsuit against Seattle-based blues artist Anita White, who has been performing under the moniker Lady A.

In a filing submitted on Wednesday to Nashville’s U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee and obtained by PEOPLE, attorneys for the band alleged that White's new legal counsel "delivered a draft settlement agreement that included an exorbitant monetary demand" after the two parties had a discussion about "continued coexistence" under the name Lady A.




Though a dollar figure was not listed in the suit, the band said in a statement that White had asked for $10 million. A rep for White, and the firm listed as her legal counsel in the suit, did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment

"Today we are sad to share that our sincere hope to join together with Anita White in unity and common purpose has ended. She and her team have demanded a $10 million payment, so reluctantly we have come to the conclusion that we need to ask a court to affirm our right to continue to use the name Lady A, a trademark we have held for many years," the group — which consists of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood — said in the statement.

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[Rawtid]

lol so they change their name in June to one she’s been performing under for years and want to sue her? And lol at “continued coexistence”. Ummm shyt was fine until y’all changed your dumb ass name a month ago.

 

[Thavoiceofthevoiceless]

Situations like this is why you should always make sure to trademark your name before someone tries to lay claim to it. Lady A might be out of luck since Lady Antebellum holds the trademark to the name and she never tried to dispute it.

The PR hit isn’t worth it on Lady Antebellums side so they might as well try and increase the price to settle it out of court.

 

[GoAggieGo.]

She had that name first; sue her for what?

They shouldn’t have changed their name to begin with.

 

[Dwayne_Taylor]

Edit : F*** them for having that name in the first place

 

[Thavoiceofthevoiceless]

She deserves every penny. Did they even bother to check if someone was using that name first ?

Or did they think they could just steal ?

They hold the trademark to the name “Lady A” and that’s where the issue lies.

 

[ThaEruditious]

Imagine changing your name on the guise of progression then suing the original BLACK owner of said name.

Cacs just doing their usual thing.

 

[The Fade]

They should’ve just kept their original name


We not listening to their shyt or care

 

[concise]

They're clearly willing to change their name, why don't they pick something else and leave this lawsuit alone?

 

[ThaEruditious]

They hold the trademark to the name “Lady A” and that’s where the issue lies.

How long? Did they recently purchase the trademark or have they always owned it? Because there was zero issue with her using that name up until now.

 

[Thavoiceofthevoiceless]

How long? Did they recently purchase the trademark or have they always owned it? Because there was zero issue with her using that name up until now.

They have owned the trademark since 2010, which she never disputed on her end. Her legal should have been on top of that the moment Lady Antebellum tried to trademark that name.

All sides technically deserve some form of blame in this situation as Lady A should trademarked her name from the beginning of her career. The fact that she didn’t might end up causing the courts to side in favor with Lady Antebellum.

The PR hit/damage and optics has been even worse than if they would have just kept the name Lady Antebellum. Therefore, they should increase the price and drop the suit.

 

[jwinfield]

How long? Did they recently purchase the trademark or have they always owned it? Because there was zero issue with her using that name up until now.

Trademark #4292685 was filed May 18, 2010 by Lady A Entertainment LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY TENNESSEE Suite 103 2300 Charlotte Avenue Nashville TENNESSEE 37203.

This looks like them.

 

[Thavoiceofthevoiceless]

Trademark #4292685 was filed May 18, 2010 by Lady A Entertainment LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY TENNESSEE Suite 103 2300 Charlotte Avenue Nashville TENNESSEE 37203.

This looks like them.

She never disputed it and that’s where she and her legal team messed up. Her best route is to go the “implied trademark” route since she’s performed under the name for years. Even still though, it may not fly in court.

 

[Michael's Black Son]

 

[All Knowledge]

THey neeed to run her that 10mil