Gibson Wins $4M From Dean Guitars Parent in Trademark Suit
Gibson wins $4M legal judgment against Dean Guitars parent Armadillo over trademark dispute. Judge orders reimbursement of Gibson's attorney feesRead More
Fender CEO Bud Cole Breaks Silence on Stratocaster Controversy in Exclusive Mary Spender Interview
Fender CEO Bud Cole breaks silence on the Stratocaster lawsuit in an exclusive interview with Mary Spender, addressing cease-and-desist letters and designRead More
Fender CEO Admits Mistakes Over Stratocaster Legal Threats
Fender CEO Bud Cole admits the company's aggressive Stratocaster legal campaign got out of hand, shifting focus to large manufacturersRead More
Ex-Fender Boss Strikes Back With Banksy S-Style
Mike Eldred's El Cabron Black Corp S-style guitar protests Fender's Stratocaster lawsuits with Banksy art and a defiant message.Read More
The Fender Backlash: Is the Guitar Giant’s PR Crisis Getting Expensive?
Fender's PR crisis escalates as retail discounts spike and competitors gain ground. Is anger turning into lost sales?Read More
Fender’s Strat Attack: 17 Major Guitar Brands Hit with C&Ds
Fender triggers an industry-wide legal war, hitting 17 major guitar brands with cease-and-desist letters over the iconic Stratocaster body shape.Read More
Fender Sues Thomann: Massive Stratocaster Copyright Lawsuit Escalates in Germany
Fender officially sues Thomann in Germany over Stratocaster copyright. Read how this high-stakes legal battle could change the guitar industry forever.Read More
Fender Targets Yamaha in Ongoing Stratocaster Copyright Dispute
Yamaha confirms receiving a cease-and-desist from Fender in the ongoing Stratocaster copyright dispute. Is the beloved Pacifica guitar line at risk?Read More
Fender Crackdown: Corporate Giant Target Cool Old Guitars, Over Trademark Infringement
Fender is targeting second-hand dealers over trademark rights. Discover how vintage shop Cool Old Guitars hit back with a brilliant "Twang-Style" rebrand.Read More
Industry Shockwave: Retail Giant Thomann Files Lawsuit Against Fender Over 'S-Style' Guitar Shape
Thomann strikes back! The retail giant officially sues Fender over its aggressive 'S-Style' guitar shape copyright claims to protect independent luthiers.Read More
LSL Instruments Enlists Legendary Attorney Ron Bienstock to Fight Fender’s Stratocaster Copyright Crackdown
Guitar dispute escalates: LSL Instruments hires legendary attorney Ron Bienstock to fight Fender’s aggressive Stratocaster copyright crackdown.Read More
Fender Cease-and-Desist Campaign: What's Really Driving the Stratocaster Legal Crackdown?
Fender breaks silence on Stratocaster cease-and-desist letters. Discover the legal strategy and corporate motives driving this major guitar crackdown.Read More
Fender’s S-Style Lawsuit: Is a Shocking U.S. Trademark Showdown Looming?
Is Fender trying to reclaim the Stratocaster trademark? Inside the aggressive new cease-and-desist campaign catching boutique guitar builders in the crosshairs.Read More
YouTube Star Phillip McKnight Responds to Legal Threat from Belltone Guitars
Guitar YouTuber Phillip McKnight responds to a legal threat from Belltone Guitars alleging "civil theft" over a review loaner. Watch McKnight’s defense as he documents the return of the instrument and scrubs the brand from his channel.Read More