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Apollonia Sues Prince's Estate Over Name Rights

8/21/2025

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Apollonia (Patty Kotero) has sued Prince's estate, alleging attempts to "steal" her name and trademarks after 40 years.
The lawsuit claims Prince supported her professional use of the name, deeming the estate's claims legally unfounded.
Kotero seeks a court declaration of her ownership and an injunction against the estate's actions.
The estate asserts she waived rights in a 1983 contract, which Kotero argues is expired.

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Apollonia (Patty Kotero) has sued Prince's estate, alleging attempts to "steal" her name and trademarks after 40 years.
The lawsuit claims Prince supported her professional use of the name, deeming the estate's claims legally unfounded.
Kotero seeks a court declaration of her ownership and an injunction against the estate's actions.
The estate asserts she waived rights in a 1983 contract, which Kotero argues is expired.