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S.D. Florida Says That “Legacy Reunion of Earth, Wind & Fire Alumni” Is Not Entitled to Nominative Fair Use of Original Band’s Name

By Publisher on May 3, 2024
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In 1970, singer Maurice White founded a musical group called Earth, Wind & Fire. The band’s timeless and unmistakable songs, including the hits “September” and “Let’s Groove,” range in genre from R&B to disco to pop. Thanks to its sustained popularity, Earth, Wind & Fire has outlived even its founding member. Over forty albums and fifty years later, Earth, Wind & Fire continues to perform today, in part thanks to the over thirty musicians who at some point have joined the band to maintain its legacy. The Earth, Wind & Fire limited liability company (“Earth, Wind & Fire LLC”), controlled by the sons of Maurice White, owns all trademarks associated with the band, including the EARTH, WIND & FIRE word mark and the iconic “Phoenix” logo mark, shown below.

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    Intellectual Property
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    Incontestable Blog
  • Organization:
    Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
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