Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, known as The Neptunes, are in a legal dispute over trademark rights to their group name.

Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, known as The Neptunes, are involved in a legal battle over rights to use the group's name. Hugo's attorney claims Pharrell is attempting to secure sole control over the trademarks, which violates their longstanding agreement to equally divide assets. Pharrell's company filed three separate applications to register "The Neptunes" as a trademark in 2022, covering music, videos, and live performances. Hugo's attorney argues that Pharrell filed these applications without required input from Chad, despite being aware that either Chad or their partnership entity should have been listed as a co-owner.

April 01, 2024
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