April 10, 2026
The estate of the pop singer Prince has reached a settlement with "Purple Rain" co-star Patty Apollonia Kotero to resolve a suit brought by Kotero over the trademark for "Apollonia."
September 19, 2025
The estate of pop icon Prince has asked a California federal judge to dismiss a trademark complaint from the late musician's co-star in the movie "Purple Rain" over the name "Apollonia," saying the court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over a dispute that's also playing out at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.