Sammataro Quoted on the Dismissal of the ‘Breezy Bowl’ Trademark Dispute Against Chris Brown & Live Nation
Pryor Cashman Partner James Sammataro, Co-Chair of the Music Group and Media + Entertainment Litigation Practice, was quoted in Billboard in connection with the trademark lawsuit, Breezy Swimwear, Inc. v. Live Nation, brought by Miami-based swimwear brand Breezy Swimwear against Chris Brown, Live Nation, Merch Traffic and Shopify. Pryor Cashman represented Live Nation and Merch Traffic in the matter.
The article, “Chris Brown Lawsuit Over ‘Breezy Bowl’ Name Tossed After Lawyers Ditch Swim Brand That Sued,” cites James’ answering brief:
“Brown has been internationally known as ‘Breezy’ since the 2010 release of the song, ‘Ms. Breezy.’ […] Plaintiff does not possess a federal trademark. Notwithstanding this irrefutable reality, plaintiff erroneously claims exclusive rights to the term, ‘Breezy Bowl’ and seeks to recover exorbitant monetary damages from the sale of concert tickets and official tour merchandise that unmistakably features Chris Brown’s name and likeness.”
Breezy Swimwear’s case has been dismissed.
The Pryor Cashman team that represented Live Nation and Merch Traffic in the case was led by Partner James Sammataro and Partner Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme, Co-Chair of the Intellectual Property Group, with assistance from Associate Kate E. Garber, a member of the Intellectual Property Group.
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