Lawyers for the guitarist say ownership was shared with former frontman, who has not yet signed legal papers
Johnny Marr’s lawyers said the trademark was obtained in 2018 upon discovery that it was not owned by the band.Johnny Marr’s lawyers said the trademark was obtained in 2018 upon discovery that it was not owned by the band.Johnny Marr has rejected the claim made by Morrissey that he had acquired the trademark for the Smiths “without any consultation”.the release of a greatest hits album, said on Monday that Marr had the copyright and that could allow the group to tour with a new vocalist.
But Marr said on Tuesday that was “incorrect”. A spokesperson said: “In 2018, following an attempt by a third party to use the Smiths’ name – and upon discovery that the trademark was not owned by the band – Marr reached out to“A failure to respond led Marr to register the trademark himself. It was subsequently agreed with Morrissey’s lawyers that this trademark was held for the mutual benefit of Morrissey and Marr.
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