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Nirvana Settles Lawsuit With Marc Jacobs; Adidas Removes Bella Hadid From Campaign

by Hype Desk
July 23, 2024
Sources: The Offspring Wiki: Nirvana, Instagram /@nonlabel.mag

Sources: The Offspring Wiki: Nirvana, Instagram /@nonlabel.mag

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In recent headlines, two major brands have faced significant controversies and legal challenges. Nirvana settled a long-running lawsuit with fashion designer Marc Jacobs over a logo dispute that captivated the fashion and music worlds. Meanwhile, Adidas has been embroiled in a public relations storm after criticism over their choice of model for a high-profile campaign.

Read on to explore the details of these high-stakes legal battles and public relations issues, and discover what these developments could mean for the future of branding, celebrity endorsements, and the intersection of commercial interests with social and political issues.

1. Nirvana x Marc Jacobs

Sources: shop.nirvana.com, Marc Jacobs

In 2018, the rock band Nirvana sued fashion designer Marc Jacobs, claiming that his Bootleg Redux Grunge collection used a smiley face logo that was almost identical to their own copyrighted design. Nirvana’s logo features a smiley face with X’s for eyes, while Marc Jacobs’ logo substituted the X’s with “M” and “J” for his brand. The lawsuit argued that Marc Jacobs was trying to capitalise on Nirvana’s iconic image without permission. After more than five years of legal battles, the two parties reached a settlement on 9th July 2024, though the terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.

The case also involved a challenge from Robert Fisher, a former artist claiming he created the logo. The legal conflict was influenced by a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that limited fair use of copyrighted material for commercial purposes. Copyright expert Daniel Lifschitz noted that Marc Jacobs underestimated the protection of the specific design features of Nirvana’s smiley face logo, which played a significant role in the legal outcome.

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2. Bella Hadid x Adidas

Source: Instagram /@nonlabel.mag

Adidas has removed model Bella Hadid from a high-profile campaign for their SL72 sports shoe after facing criticism from the Israeli government. The campaign, which was designed to promote the shoe first released for the 1972 Munich Olympics, faced backlash because Bella, who has Palestinian roots, had previously expressed support for Palestinians and been accused of anti-Semitism. The Israeli government objected to her involvement, leading Adidas to revise the campaign.

In response to the criticism, Adidas stated that any connection to the tragic events of the 1972 Munich Olympics was unintentional and apologised for any offence caused. The model, known for her advocacy for Palestinian humanitarian efforts, had recently pledged USD$1 million (RM4,672,366.10) with her sister Gigi for relief efforts in Gaza.

Sources: The Straits Times, Deadline

Melissa Royan contributed to this article. 

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