Gibson Challenges Trump Guitars Over Les Paul Design Copying
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Gibson has issued a cease and desist order to 16 Creative, the company behind Trump Guitars, for allegedly copying the design of its iconic Les Paul guitar. The guitars, endorsed by President-elect Trump and some autographed by him, are marketed as the only guitars endorsed by Trump, with prices reaching $10,000. Despite not owning the company, Trump has promoted the guitars, which are part of a broader branding effort that includes various Trump-branded products.
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- Trump-backed guitars reportedly spark cease-and-desist letter MSNBC
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