Talking of websites selling merchandise, though this time of the unofficial variety, American singer songwriter Jimmy Buffett has filed a lawsuit in a bid to close down a website which, he claims, is violating his trademarks. The lawsuit, filed in Galveston, Texas, accuses one Robert Akard of operating a website which sells Buffett trademarked items without the singer's permission. It's not the first time Buffett has issued proceedings against Akard, but a previous court order in Nevada has proved insufficient as the alleged fraudster moves his business from state to state (so far he's been based in New York, Florida and now Texas). Buffett's lawyer, Tony Buzbee, told reporters yesterday: "This guy, who Buffett and his people have chased all over the country, apparently has set up shop in Texas".
Nov 14, 2006
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Buffett sues again over trademark infringement
Jimmy Buffett has filed a new lawsuit in Texas against Robert Akard, accusing him of selling trademarked merchandise through a website after a previous Nevada order failed to stop him.