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Artist Group Should Face 'WaveyBaby' TM Suit, Judge Says

A New York federal magistrate judge has recommended allowing a streetwear company's trademark suit against artist collective MSCHF to proceed, finding it plausibly alleged that MSCHF's use of "Wavy Baby" for its now-discontinued sneaker was likely to cause confusion with the company's "WaveyBaby" mark.

Artist Group Should Face 'WaveyBaby' TM Suit, Judge Says

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A New York federal magistrate judge has recommended allowing a streetwear company's trademark suit against artist collective MSCHF to proceed, finding it plausibly alleged that MSCHF's use of "Wavy Baby"...

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A New York federal magistrate judge has recommended allowing a streetwear company's trademark suit against artist collective MSCHF to proceed, finding it plausibly alleged that MSCHF's use of "Wavy Baby" for its now-discontinued sneaker was likely to cause confusion with the company's "WaveyBaby" mark.

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A New York federal magistrate judge has recommended allowing a streetwear company's trademark suit against artist collective MSCHF to proceed, finding it plausibly alleged that MSCHF's use of "Wavy Baby" for its now-discontinued sneaker was likely to cause confusion with the company's "WaveyBaby" mark.

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