In the state of Florida, a chain of clothing stores (Back Lite) that put the logo of the Red Hot Chili Peppers in one of his jackets, has been sued for the incredible amount of eleven million dollars.
The company that owns the rights to this logo (Bravada International), as well as those of others belonging to bands such as Led Zeppelin o Guns 'n' Roses, considers that copyright has been flagrantly violated, and must now face the respective legal consequences.
The blessed logo was only used in a garment y at the request of a client, which by the way turned out to be a fan of the Red HotWell, I wanted to attend the awards ceremony Grammy with this "detail”In one of the pockets of his jacket.
What's more, this little "detail”Was not charged by the store, as it was considered as a promotional logo.
Gary Shaffer, owner of Back Lite, was expressed in this way about this extortion: “They say that there is a possibility that I have made about a million dollars from this, something that is totally absurd.".
It is also known that he has already begun to seek legal advice to face this case, although there are rumors that he may not even be able to afford a lawyer.
Via | Rolling Stone