Thomann takes legal action against Fender over cease and desist demands targeting guitar manufacturers
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Thomann, a major European music retailer, is taking legal action against Fender after Fender issued cease and desist demands against numerous guitar manufacturers, distributors, and dealers in Europe and the USA. Fender recently obtained a default judgment related to its intellectual property claims over the Stratocaster design. Thomann argues that Fender's actions threaten brand diversity and innovation in the guitar industry, as the Stratocaster has inspired countless luthiers and manufacturers to develop their own instruments over decades. Thomann is pushing back legally to protect the ecosystem of guitar manufacturing and distribution.
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· 3 pulledThe Stratocaster is one of the most famous guitars in music history. Over decades, it has inspired countless luthiers and guitar manufacturers to develop their own ideas, think ahead and create new instruments.
This is exactly why we are following the current developments around the cease and desist demands issued by Fender against numerous manufacturers, distributors and dealers in Europe and the USA with great concern.
For brand diversity and innovation: Why we are taking legal action against Fender's cease and desist demand.
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