Whit Wave IP LLC’s claim underscores a concerning scenario: fans, swept up in the nostalgia and magnetism of Houston’s music, might be unwittingly purchasing tickets and merchandise under the false impression of authenticity.
The Echoes of a Legend: Houston’s Intellectual Property Legacy
The tragic demise of Houston in 2012 saw her intellectual property rights transferred to her estate under Georgian law, with Whit Wave IP LLC becoming the steward of these rights since March. The company is now seeking legal affirmation of its trademark rights and the invalidation of Roberts’ trademark, coupled with a demand for an injunction against further alleged copyright infringements.
Whitney Houston Tribute Act Must Quit Stage : A Duel of Legal Titans
The legal battle has roped in high-profile legal representation, with Tom Moody-Stuart KC and Ashton Chantrielle of 8 New Square, instructed by Mewburn Ellis LLP, standing for Whit Wave. Meanwhile, Paul Roberts Productions is under the legal shield of Russells Solicitors.
