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Maren Wade Sues Taylor Swift Over Album Title Trademark

3/30/2026

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Las Vegas performer Maren Wade filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in California against Taylor Swift.
Wade's suit argues Swift's album title "The Life of a Showgirl" risks infringing her trademark "Confessions of a Showgirl," registered since 2015.
The filing alleges potential consumer confusion and damage to Wade's brand.
Wade seeks a court order blocking Swift's use of the title and monetary damages.

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Las Vegas performer Maren Wade filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in California against Taylor Swift.
Wade's suit argues Swift's album title "The Life of a Showgirl" risks infringing her trademark "Confessions of a Showgirl," registered since 2015.
The filing alleges potential consumer confusion and damage to Wade's brand.
Wade seeks a court order blocking Swift's use of the title and monetary damages.