Lawyers clash over reverse confusion in Taylor Swift trademark case

May 28, 2026

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Lawyers for Taylor Swift and former Las Vegas performer Maren Wade argued in a Los Angeles court over claims that the singer's album title infringes on a registered trademark. The hearing addressed allegations of reverse confusion stemming from the 2025 release.

At a hearing in Downtown Los Angeles on May 27, Swift's legal team defended the album title 'The Life Of A Showgirl' against Wade's lawsuit. They described the work as a classic expressive piece protected under the First Amendment and argued that no realistic confusion with Wade's brand could occur.

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Taylor Swift's legal team argued in a Los Angeles court Wednesday against an emergency ban on merchandise sales tied to her album The Life of a Showgirl. The hearing addressed claims of trademark infringement from performer Maren Wade. A judge has yet to issue a ruling.

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May 07, 2026 Reported by AI

Taylor Swift's legal team is hitting back at a trademark suit from Vegas performer Maren Wade over album merch. The singer calls the claims meritless and warns of massive losses if blocked.

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