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Las Vegas Performer Sues Taylor Swift Over Trademark Infringement

4/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Maren Wade, a Las Vegas performer, filed a lawsuit against Taylor Swift for trademark infringement over the name "Confessions of a Showgirl."
Wade says Swift's album title "The Life of a Showgirl" threatens Wade's brand, which she developed for more than a decade.
Wade's motion seeks a preliminary injunction to bar Swift from selling related merchandise while the case proceeds, with a May 27 hearing in Los Angeles federal court.

History

Historical Context

The Lanham Act, enacted on July 5, 1946, established federal trademark protection in the U.S., addressing gaps in state-level laws that had existed since colonial times. This legislation allows businesses to safeguard their brands, significantly impacting cases like Maren Wade's lawsuit against Taylor Swift, which could influence future trademark disputes in the entertainment industry and shape the protection of intellectual property rights.

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Story summary

Maren Wade, a Las Vegas performer, filed a lawsuit against Taylor Swift for trademark infringement over the name "Confessions of a Showgirl."
Wade says Swift's album title "The Life of a Showgirl" threatens Wade's brand, which she developed for more than a decade.
Wade's motion seeks a preliminary injunction to bar Swift from selling related merchandise while the case proceeds, with a May 27 hearing in Los Angeles federal court.

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