AceShowbiz - FKA Twigs has initiated legal action against the indie band the Twigs, led by twin sisters Laura Good and Linda Good, over trademark conflicts related to her stage name.

According to court documents reviewed by Rolling Stone, FKA Twigs, born Tahliah Barnett, alleges that the band sent multiple cease-and-desist letters threatening litigation concerning the trademark of her stage name. The documents reveal that the band has been aware of Barnett's use of the name since 2013, around which time they exchanged emails discussing the potential confusion between her stage name and the band's name.

In these communications, Barnett offered the twins $15,000 to allow both musical acts to coexist without requiring the purchase of the name. However, Laura and Linda Good declined the offer and emphasized that they did not agree to such an arrangement.

Despite the band’s refusal, Barnett continued to develop her career as FKA Twigs, while the band the Twigs faded from public view. The lawsuit highlights a stark contrast in their commercial presence: FKA Twigs reportedly has 3.2 million monthly Spotify listeners and over 300 million YouTube views, whereas the Twigs have only 67 YouTube subscribers, 705 Instagram followers, and 25 monthly Spotify listeners. The filing argues this demonstrates that both parties operate in very different commercial spaces, making audience confusion "inconceivable."

Furthermore, the complaint states that in May 2024, the Twigs allegedly escalated the dispute by sending cease-and-desist letters with threats of legal action designed to disrupt Barnett’s longstanding use of the FKA TWIGS trademark. The band is accused of demanding a substantial seven-figure payment to drop their claims and threatening to seek an injunction to prevent Barnett from using her stage name.

This lawsuit highlights the complexities of trademark rights in the music industry, particularly when similar names are involved but the parties maintain vastly different levels of commercial success and audience reach.