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Judge Dismisses FKA Twigs Trademark Infringement Claims

8/20/2026

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U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff dismissed The Twigs' trademark infringement claims against singer FKA Twigs.
Laura and Linda Good own the “The Twigs” trademark since 1996 and sued Barnett in 2014, losing an injunction.
In 2024 the sisters sent cease-and-desist letters after ten years of inactivity.
Rakoff barred the claims on laches, finding no proof Barnett intended consumer confusion.
Barnett’s March suit seeking a declaration proceeds to discovery.

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U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff dismissed The Twigs' trademark infringement claims against singer FKA Twigs.
Laura and Linda Good own the “The Twigs” trademark since 1996 and sued Barnett in 2014, losing an injunction.
In 2024 the sisters sent cease-and-desist letters after ten years of inactivity.
Rakoff barred the claims on laches, finding no proof Barnett intended consumer confusion.
Barnett’s March suit seeking a declaration proceeds to discovery.