FKA Twigs Countersued in Trademark Dispute With Band

The Los Angeles-based twin sisters who perform as The Twigs have filed counterclaims in a trademark dispute against recording artist FKA Twigs. The action follows an earlier declaratory judgment suit by FKA Twigs seeking to confirm that her stage name does not infringe the band's mark.

The counterclaims assert that FKA Twigs' use of a similar name in musical channels of commerce creates a likelihood of confusion. The band seeks injunctive relief barring further use of the name as well as unspecified damages for trademark infringement and unfair competition.

The dispute centers on the scope of protection for the mark "The Twigs" and whether the prefix "FKA" sufficiently distinguishes the parties' uses. No trial date has been set.

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