Lady Gaga Shouldn’t Get $230K ‘Consolation Prize’ After ‘Mayhem’ Lawsuit, Surf Brand Tells Judge
Lost Surfboards tried and failed to sue the pop superstar for infringing its "Mayhem" trademark on her chart-topping album.
A surfboard brand has challenged Lady Gaga's recent $230,000 legal fees following a dispute over the title of her 2025 album, "Mayhem." The surf company, Lost Surfboard, filed an opposition to the lawsuit dismissal, stating that attorneys' fees should only be granted in exceptional, unreasonable cases. Lost argues that their lawsuit aimed to protect a trademarked brand against Gaga's use of the word "Mayhem" on apparel, despite the case being dismissed on technical grounds.
The judge ruled that protecting trademarks in artistic works like music and movies is difficult, especially without showing intent to deceive consumers. Lost also claims that Gibson Dunn's fee request for 150 hours of legal work is inflated and should be reduced even if Lady Gaga is awarded some fees.
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