Chrome Hearts Files Lawsuit Against Neil Young Over Band Name

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Summary

  • Neil Young is being sued by the luxury brand Chrome Hearts
  • The lawsuit is over the name of his new backing band, “The Chrome Hearts”
  • Chrome Hearts claims consumer confusion, especially from the sale of the band’s merchandise

A legal dispute has begun between the fashion brand Chrome Hearts and musician Neil Young. Chrome Hearts is suing Young, claiming the name of his new band, “Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts,” is too similar to their brand name and is causing confusion for customers.

I was shocked to hear about the lawsuit! Apparently, Chrome Hearts is suing Neil Young because they think his band’s name and the merchandise he’s selling could confuse people into thinking there’s some kind of partnership between them. Chrome Hearts has been around since 1988, and they’re saying their trademark is really important to them – they’ve owned it since 1991. It’s a bit weird because Neil Young’s band name actually comes from one of his older songs, “Long May You Run,” but Chrome Hearts is worried about people getting the wrong idea.

Okay, so this whole thing is about a trademark dispute, and it’s kinda crazy. Usually, different businesses can have the same name, but this is about merchandise – specifically, t-shirts and stuff. Apparently, some sellers are already making shirts that combine my band’s name, NYTCH, with the Chrome Hearts logo, thinking we’re officially connected, which we’re not! Chrome Hearts, the jewelry and clothing brand, is suing us to stop us from using the name and they want money for damages. They actually warned us back in July that we were infringing on their trademark, but we kept touring and selling merch anyway. It’s a weird mix of music, fashion, and legal stuff, honestly. It’s a battle over who owns the rights to a name and how it’s being used on merchandise.

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2025-09-15 06:27