Santogold sued by Santo Gold

Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2008 @ 04:57 in Music by Som Khamsaysoury

Current URB fav miss Santogold has been hit with a lawsuit by none other than Santo Gold. Confused? Well, the lawsuit alleges that Santi White, or better known as Santogold, has infringed on a trademark that has been used by Santo Rigatuso, the other Santo Gold. Apparently the dude has been using it since 1983. Here's a portion of what's on the 20-page complaint.

"Performing as Santo Gold since 1983, Plaintiff Santo Rigatuso has earned a cult following for his unique, and sometimes bizarre songs, movies, and infomercial appearances"

The document also lists Downtown, Lizard King as defendants, while the other Santo Gold is also seeking an injunction barring Santogold from ever using the "Santogold" trademark or anything similar and is of course seeking compensatory damages (cash money) for profits that have been incurred from the use of "the infringing mark."

Here's some comparisons

Santogold

The older Santo Gold

here's another...

[Via Stereo Gum]

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