Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. et al v. Pitsicalis et al

  1. January 11, 2021

    Jimi Hendrix's Brother, Niece Held In Contempt In TM Battle

    A New York federal court on Monday found Jimi Hendrix's brother and niece in contempt for failing to comply with a settlement barring the use of the celebrated guitarist's name and likeness, finding that the pair has continued to use his name to sell memorabilia and solicit donations.

  2. July 24, 2020

    ​​​​​​​Hey Joe, Hendrix's Bro Owes $400K In Trademark Damages

    Jimi Hendrix's brother and his business partner have been ordered by a New York federal judge to pay trademark and copyright damages as well as attorney fees to companies associated with the Hendrix estate, with the late rocker's kin personally on the hook for over $401,000. 

  3. October 18, 2019

    Jimi Hendrix's Brother Reaches Settlement In Trademark Spat

    Jimi Hendrix's brother and his business partner have agreed to stop using the late rock star's name and likeness to sell alcohol and marijuana products as part of a settlement agreement filed in New York federal court that also included a $2 million judgment against the business partner.

  4. September 06, 2018

    Judge Sanctions Business Partner In Jimi Hendrix TM Suit

    A New York federal judge on Thursday hit a business partner of Jimi Hendrix's brother with $4,000 in sanctions in a trademark dispute with the late rock star's estate, saying the partner had repeatedly missed discovery deadlines.

  5. June 11, 2018

    Hendrix Judge 'Dismayed' By Conduct In Purple Haze TM Suit

    A New York federal judge on Friday warned that he was "dismayed" by a discovery dispute in a trademark suit between Jimi Hendrix's estate and the late rock star's brother, ordering both sides to discuss their behavior in court.

  6. April 17, 2018

    Hendrix Estate Fights Brother's Bid To Toss Pot IP Suit

    Jimi Hendrix's estate urged a New York federal judge on Monday not to toss its lawsuit accusing the dead rock star's brother of infringing trademarks with Jimi-branded marijuana edibles and other goods, saying the "Jimi Hendrix" name is not in the public domain.

  7. May 15, 2017

    Hendrix's Brother Seeks Out Of Estate's Pot Products Suit

    Jimi Hendrix's brother on Friday asked a New York federal court to toss a lawsuit brought against him by the dead rock star's estate that accuses him of infringing trademarks with Jimi-branded marijuana edibles and other goods, saying the court is the wrong venue for the action.

  8. March 16, 2017

    Jimi Hendrix Family Feud Continues With New Suit Over Pot

    Jimi Hendrix's brother and adopted sister are butting heads in court again, according to a complaint filed in New York federal court Thursday in which the Hendrix estate, run by sister Janie, is accusing brother Leon of infringing estate trademarks with Jimi-branded marijuana edibles and other goods.

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