AceShowbiz - Lady Gaga is facing legal action from surfboard company Lost International, which alleges she misappropriated its logo for her newly released album "Mayhem." The surfboard company, known for its various merchandise emblazoned with the word "Mayhem," asserts that Gaga's album art bears an uncanny resemblance to its own stylized text.

Lost International claims they have held the copyright to their version of the "Mayhem" logo since 2015. According to TMZ, the surfboard firm reached out to Gaga, birth name Stefani Germanotta, to address their concerns about the similarity. However, despite these attempts, Gaga purportedly proceeded with using the contested logo.

The lawsuit filed by Lost International includes side-by-side images to highlight the similarities between their merchandise and Gaga's album cover. The company demands damages, including any profits Gaga has made from the logo, and seeks legal intervention to prevent her from continuing its use.

"Mayhem," released on March 7, is Gaga's first full-length pop studio album since her 2020 effort "Chromatica." The album has already achieved significant commercial success, debuting at the top of the Billboard 200 and ranking number one in 21 countries. Critics have warmly received the album, with Variety praising the return of "dance floor Gaga" and Paste magazine calling it a "fun, spry record."

Gaga's Grammy-winning duet with Bruno Mars, "Die With A Smile," along with popular singles "Disease" and "Abracadabra," feature on "Mayhem." The album's critical and financial success has set the stage for her upcoming tour, including two headlining nights at Coachella next month.

Amidst the album's success, the lawsuit casts a shadow over Gaga's recent accomplishments. Young listeners and fans of Gaga are closely watching how this legal battle unfolds, who will be the ultimate victor in the clash over the "Mayhem" logo.