Luxury fashion brand Chrome Hearts has voluntarily dismissed its trademark lawsuit against legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young and his backing band, also named the Chrome Hearts. A recent court filing, reported by Billboard, indicates the company’s decision to drop the case. It remains unclear whether a settlement was reached between the parties.
The dispute arose after Young began performing with the Chrome Hearts in 2024, subsequently releasing their album “Talkin To The Trees” the following year. The fashion brand initiated legal action last fall, alleging that the band’s name would cause confusion and infringe upon its “valuable intellectual property rights.” The lawsuit specifically claimed that some clothing vendors had mistakenly promoted a connection between the band and the fashion brand.
Fans of Neil Young had previously pointed out that the band’s name is a direct reference to his 1976 Stills-Young Band song, “Long May You Run.” With the lawsuit now behind them, Young and the Chrome Hearts are set to release a live album, “As Time Explodes,” at the end of the month, and have recently completed recording their second studio album.
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