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Jelly Roll Hit With Name-Dispute Lawsuit From Philadelphia Wedding Band Called Jellyroll
Jelly Roll is facing a lawsuit from a well-known Philadelphia wedding band called Jellyroll, claiming he infringed their trademarks with his name.
Jelly Roll is facing a federal lawsuit from a well-known Philadelphia wedding band called Jellyroll, claiming that the rapper’s stage name violates the group’s trademark rights. In a complaint filed Monday in federal court, attorneys for Kurt Titchenell accused the rapper-turned-country singer ( Jason DeFord) of infringing his trademark to Jellyroll — the name he’s used for decades for an act the Philadelphia Inquirer has labeled as “Philly’s favorite wedding band.” Now, they’re seeking an immediate court order that would stop him from using the name “Jelly Roll.” They specifically pointed to an upcoming concert at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center in October.
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