Seattle-based blues singer Anita White (a.k.a. Lady A) is countersuing the band formerly known as Lady Antebellum for using her name.
White had been using the name for two decades before the country group began using it. In June, they announced they’d be dropping the word ‘Antebellum‘ from their name due to its association with slavery.
White is now seeking unspecified damages and music royalties in the trademark infringement and unfair competition lawsuit, Rolling Stone reports.
The musician cites “lost sales, diminished brand identity, and diminution in the value of and goodwill associated with the mark” in the suit, which has been filed in the U.S.
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