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Pusha T Criticizes Pharrell and Chad Hugo's Legal Battle Over Neptunes Trademark

Pusha T expresses dismay as Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, known as The Neptunes, are embroiled in a legal battle over ownership of the trademark. Pharrell filed for ownership in 2022, which is now being disputed by Hugo and his attorneys, who claim that the duo had always agreed to split everything equally. Pharrell's representatives deny acting in bad faith, stating that they have reached out to share ownership with Hugo, but Hugo's legal team insists that this was a land grab in a long-standing dispute.

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entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

"Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo's Legal Battle Over 'Neptunes' Trademark"

Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, known as "The Neptunes," are in a legal dispute over trademarks associated with their name. Hugo's attorneys accuse Williams of trying to fraudulently seek sole control of the trademarks and impose onerous business terms. Williams' attorneys deny malicious intentions and state they have reached out to share ownership with Hugo. The lawsuit relates to three trademark applications, but legal action could expand to include others. This marks the first public dispute between the legendary producing duo, who have been behind numerous hits from the early 2000s.

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"Legal Battle: Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo Clash Over Neptunes Trademarks"

Chad Hugo has accused his longtime friend and production partner Pharrell Williams of "fraudulently" attempting to secure trademarks for the Neptunes without involving him, in violation of their agreement to share everything equally. Hugo's legal team filed a federal action alleging that Williams and his company filed trademark applications without consulting Hugo, while Williams' representatives claim they have repeatedly reached out to include Hugo in the ownership and administration of the trademarks. The dispute arises as the duo, known for producing and writing major hits, continues to work together and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2022.

via Rolling Stone|

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entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

"Legal Battle: Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo Fight for Neptunes Name Rights"

Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, the songwriting/production duo known as the Neptunes, are in a legal dispute over the group's name, with Hugo's attorneys accusing Williams of fraudulently seeking sole control over the Neptunes' trademarks in violation of their agreement to split everything equally. Williams' representatives claim they have reached out to share ownership and administration of the trademark with Hugo, but Hugo's attorneys allege that Williams filed trademark applications without Hugo's input and insist on proper control and compensation for Hugo.

via Variety|

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entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

"Legal Battle: Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo Clash Over Neptunes Name Rights"

Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, the duo behind the music production team Neptunes, are in a legal battle over the rights to the Neptunes name. Hugo's lawyers have accused Williams of attempting to register trademarks for the name without consulting Hugo, violating their agreement to split everything equally. Williams' representation stated that they have reached out to share ownership and administration of the trademark, but legal filings claim that Williams knowingly filed trademark applications on his own.

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entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

"Neptunes Name Rights Legal Battle: Pharrell Williams vs. Chad Hugo"

Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, the duo behind The Neptunes, are embroiled in a legal battle over the rights to the group's name. Hugo accuses Williams of attempting to monopolize the trademarks for The Neptunes without his input, alleging fraud and bad faith. Williams' representatives claim they have offered to share ownership and administration of the trademark with Hugo, but Hugo's attorneys argue that this has not materialized due to onerous business terms. The dispute centers around recent trademark applications and could potentially expand to cover previous registrations and merchandise.

via Billboard|

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