Trump, Gibson and Les Paul

Gibson threatens to sue maker of Trump Guitars for allegedly ripping off Les Paul
The 120-year-old maker of historic instruments such as the Les Paul electric guitar sent a cease and desist letter to 16 Creative.
Maker of Trump guitars reportedly sent cease and desist order by Gibson
(NEXSTAR) — Last week, President-elect Donald Trump unveiled his latest business venture: signed “Make America Great Again” guitars selling for as much as $11,500. They may not be available much longer, since Gibson has accused the guitar’s maker of ripping off their own design.
Gibson hits Trump Guitars with cease and desist for copying Les Paul design
A line of electric guitars endorsed by President-elect Trump mimic the design of Gibson's iconic Les Paul, the manufacturer said in a cease and desist notice. Why it matters: Trump leaned into a branding bonanza ahead of his return to the White House,
Trump-branded guitars hit with cease and desist order from Gibson
TEMPLE, Texas — Legendary guitar manufacturer Gibson has filed a cease and desist order against a company making Donald Trump-branded guitars, claiming the instruments infringe on Gibson's "exclusive trademarks", according to Guitar World and Consequence.
Breaking: Trump Guitars hit with cease and desist from Gibson over use of Les Paul body shape
Breaking: The patriotic line was launched as “the only guitar officially endorsed by President Donald J. Trump”, but Gibson says it infringes on its trademarks
Gibson Hits Trump Guitars With Cease and Desist
A guitar company touting an endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump has been hit by a cease and desist order from Gibson.
Nashville-based guitar company hits Trump Guitars with cease-and-desist
Gibson Guitars has served up 16 Creative, the owners of Trump Guitars, with a cease-and-desist order for trademark design infringement. Gibson confirmed this to FOX 17 News in a statement.
Gibson Says Trump Guitar Lifts Its Iconic Les Paul Design
Legendary guitar manufacturer Gibson has ordered the company peddling a range of expensive Donald Trump guitars to get the hell away from its intellectual property. The owner of Trump Guitars, 16 Creative,
Trump guitar creator hit with cease and desist by Gibson Guitar for trademark infringement
Creative is behind the "only guitar endorsed by Donald Trump." Gibson Guitars has issued a cease-and-desist letter for trademark infringement.
Trump’s new line of guitars could lead to all sorts of legal trouble — there’s already a cease-and-desist order from Gibson
Now, just a few weeks after winning the presidential election and retaking the White House, the newest commercial venture with his imprimatur is being rolled out — a line of Trump guitars, costing anywhere from $1,
Stop the music: Trump Guitars owner hit with cease and desist
Gibson Guitars has issued a cease and desist against 16 Creative, the owner of Trump Guitars, over the shape and design of Trump Guitars.
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