Cease & Desist: Trump Guitars copy Gibson's Les Paul design
A line of electric guitars endorsed by President-elect Trump mimic the design of Gibson's iconic Les Paul, the manufacturer said in a cease and desist notice.
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... Why it matters: Trump leaned into a branding bonanza ahead of his return to the White House, hawking everything from Trump Bibles to sneakers to perfume. - - - The guitars, some of which Trump autographed, are advertised as the "ONLY guitars endorsed by President Donald J. Trump." - - - Some of Trump's business ventures -- like his limited-edition sneakers sold after the Butler, Pennsylvania, assassination attempt -- were through CIC Ventures LLC, which was revealed in a 2023 financial disclosure to be Trump-owned. - - - While Trump does not appear to own the company behind Trump Guitars, he has endorsed the products, with autographed versions selling for $10,000 or more. - - - Trump is pictured on the website holding and signing the instruments. Driving the news: A representative from Gibson confirmed the manufacturer issued a cease and desist order to the owner of Trump Guitars, 16 Creative, saying their designs infringe upon Gibson's trademark of the Les Paul body shape. - - - The Trump Organization didn't immediately respond to Axios' request for comment. ...
- - - The guitars, some of which Trump autographed, are advertised as the "ONLY guitars endorsed by President Donald J. Trump."
- - - Some of Trump's business ventures -- like his limited-edition sneakers sold after the Butler, Pennsylvania, assassination attempt -- were through CIC Ventures LLC, which was revealed in a 2023 financial disclosure to be Trump-owned.
- - - While Trump does not appear to own the company behind Trump Guitars, he has endorsed the products, with autographed versions selling for $10,000 or more.
- - - Trump is pictured on the website holding and signing the instruments.
Driving the news: A representative from Gibson confirmed the manufacturer issued a cease and desist order to the owner of Trump Guitars, 16 Creative, saying their designs infringe upon Gibson's trademark of the Les Paul body shape.
- - - The Trump Organization didn't immediately respond to Axios' request for comment. ...
#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-11-27 12:34 AM | Reply
So...
Yet another apparent example of Pres-elect Trump trying to profit off of the rights of others?
#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-11-27 12:35 AM | Reply
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