FKA Twigs Told to 'Embrace New Name' By The Twigs Back in 2013, Alleged Emails Show
TMZ • • general
Key Points:
- FKA Twigs sued the indie band The Twigs, claiming they sent cease and desist letters demanding she stop using her stage name or pay over $1 million.
- The Twigs countersued for trademark infringement, alleging FKA Twigs has dropped "FKA" and used "Twigs," causing marketplace confusion and harming their goodwill.
- Emails from 2013 included in the countersuit show FKA Twigs offered $15,000 to use the name "Twigs," which The Twigs declined, citing legal responsibility to protect their trademark.
- FKA Twigs expressed the personal significance of her stage name in the emails, while The Twigs suggested she adopt a new name to avoid confusion and maintain their trademark rights.
- The legal dispute highlights the complexities of trademark law in the music industry and the challenge of balancing personal identity with established brand rights.