Okay, so everyone knows Bad Bunny, right? Like, the Bad Bunny? Apparently, his name started as a little inside joke years ago, which is hilarious because now he’s HUGE. But get this – he’s actually going to serious lengths to legally protect his name and brand. I mean, can you blame him? It’s BAD BUNNY! He’s gotta make sure nobody tries to profit off his genius, and honestly, I’m so here for it. It just proves how incredibly successful and important he is!
The singer’s famous nickname supposedly came about because of a difficult childhood experience – he was made to wear a rabbit costume.
He once shared that when he was a child, he was made to dress as a bunny for school, and a photo exists of him looking unhappy about it.
Seeing it, I realized I needed a name that would stand out, so I chose “Bad Bunny.” I knew it would be memorable and help me get noticed.
Although the nickname started simply, court documents reveal that the Reggaeton star, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, age 31, strongly objects to others profiting from its use.
Legal documents show the popular Puerto Rican artist has been involved in several lawsuits to defend his brand and the way people recognize him.
The artist and his record label, Rimas Entertainment, are working to legally protect his name and brand by registering trademarks with the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Just last December, the team filed a lawsuit against Mike Pinzon of Cypress, Texas. He was trying to trademark ‘Conejo Malo,’ which translates to ‘Bad Bunny’ in Spanish, for use on clothing and accessories, according to court documents.
The legal case is still in progress, and Ocasio and Rimas Entertainment have until the end of March to formally respond with their objections.
They’ve hired attorney Rebecca Liebowitz to handle the legal challenge. Liebowitz is a partner at Venable LLP, a well-known law firm, and recently represented Taylor Swift in trademark cases.
Bad Bunny has taken action against people selling fake merchandise outside his U.S. concerts. He’s filed legal complaints against these unlicensed sellers for selling unauthorized and low-quality goods, citing trademark and unfair competition issues.
As a huge fan of Ocasio, I was thrilled to hear he’s legally protected against those who try to sell fake merchandise at his shows! He actually got a court order that allows law enforcement to confiscate and destroy any counterfeit items they find at his American concerts. It’s great to see him taking a stand against that kind of thing and protecting his fans from being ripped off.
Bad Bunny will be performing at Super Bowl LX on Sunday, and he’s teamed up with the NFL to release the first of two limited-edition clothing lines. The collection combines elements of football, music, and fashion for fans to enjoy before the big game.
Based on these documents, it’s clear the performer wants fans to purchase authentic merchandise.
The popular Latin artist is known for strongly defending his own creative work, but he’s also been involved in lawsuits regarding intellectual property himself.
In 2023, his former girlfriend, Carliz De La Cruz, filed a lawsuit against him, alleging that he used a recording of her voice in his songs ‘Pa Ti’ and ‘Dos Mil 16’ from the album Un Verano Sin Ti without her permission or paying her for it.
De La Cruz stated she recorded the phrase in 2015 as a favor to her boyfriend at the time. They became engaged shortly after, but later broke up when he joined Rimas Music, a company connected to the manager of Ocasio, Noah Assad, a prominent figure in Latin music.
‘Pa Ti’ has been watched over 450 million times on YouTube while ‘Dos Mil 16’ over 100 million.
De La Cruz’s court documents state that ever since the incident, Carliz has received thousands of comments – both online and in person – referencing the phrase “Bad Bunny, baby.”
She explains that this acknowledgment makes De La Cruz feel worried, distressed, and overwhelmed with anxiety.
De La Cruz is seeking $40 million, with the case still playing out in Puerto Rican courts.
The Daily Mail reports that a judge threw out most of the claims in a case, but two still stand. These involve accusations that the plaintiff’s voice and image were used without permission in ‘Dos Mil 16’.
The court also stated that the right to sue for damages still exists because the recording was used in the song ‘Dos Mil 16’ without permission, and because the image in the song was used commercially without authorization.
Singer Tainaly Serrano Rivera recently sued Bad Bunny for $16 million, claiming he used a portion of her vocal performance – the phrase ‘Mira, puñeta, no me quiten el perreo’ (roughly, ‘Look, damn it, don’t stop the music’) – without permission in his songs ‘Solo de Mi’ and ‘EoO’.
Rivera claims that she recorded it back in 2018 for La Paciencia, Ocasio’s producer.
The legal document states that when the audio was requested, no one explained what it would be used for. The person who provided the audio wasn’t told her identity would be used for commercial purposes either.
We didn’t discuss any form of payment or benefits. No contracts, licenses, or official permissions were signed.
Rimas Entertainment, the music company owned by Latin music leader Noah Assad, is currently fighting a legal challenge. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros jointly filed the complaint with the United States Patent and Trademark Office in September 2024.
Major League Baseball teams protested a clothing brand’s effort to trademark ‘LA H’ for use on merchandise like baseball caps, t-shirts, and hoodies.
They pointed out several ways the new design closely resembled their existing trademarks, specifically the Dodgers’ iconic LA logo and the Astros’ star emblem.
As a long-time fan, I was really concerned when I heard about this new application. It seemed like it could easily mislead people into thinking it was officially connected to the band’s merchandise, and that just didn’t sit right with me. I worried it would cause confusion among us fans.
The two sides have asked the court to pause the case four times to try and reach a settlement. Most recently, in December, they were given 90 days to negotiate a deal, after which the case is scheduled to go to trial in August.
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