Bobby Valentino Forced to change his Name too “Bobby V” or should we call him the artist formally know as Bobby Valentino. So I received a “Trademark Infringement Notice” today from “Bobby Valentino” and while I usually don’t post these things on the blog this one was pretty interestingly. It turns out “Bobby Valentino” is QUOTE : “a professional musician, singer and song writer and have performed under the name Bobby Valentino (the “Name”) for some 35 years.” And it turns out that “Bobby V” the R and B singer’s real name is Bobby Wilson and he stole the last name Valentino because it sounded better I suppose. Checkout the “Trademark Infringement Notice” and a short wiki explanation after the jump.

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Bobby Valentino vs Bobby V name change “Trademark Infringement Notice”

Dear Addicted-2-Retail,

Bobby Valentino (the “Name”)

I am a professional musician, singer and song writer and have performed under the name Bobby Valentino (the “Name”) for some 35 years.

Goodwill in and ownership of the Name

During that time I have established a reputation in the majority of territories throughout the world. I am also the registered owner of the Name pursuant to three trade marks in classes relevant to the provision of the musical services I offer (together the “Marks”), namely:

in the UK – number 2389878

in the EU, CTM – number 5302112

in the USA – number 78-631,746

. .

I note that you are currently responsible for hosting and/or posting material referring to the US artist Bobby Wilson under the Name on the following pages (the “Pages”) on your website.

http://hiphop.hypeeater.com/bobby-valentino-fly-on-the-wall-release-date/

http://hiphop.hypeeater.com/download-drew-deezy-x-bobby-valentino-i-dont-see-nothing-wrong-mp3/

http://hiphop.hypeeater.com/tag/bobby-valentino/

http://hiphop.hypeeater.com/download-new-2010-young-money-mixtape-menage-3/

http://hiphop.hypeeater.com/new-lil-wanye-talk-that-lost-verse-produced-by-timbaland/

etc. Including the content, tags, metadata and web-addresses (URLs).

Pursuant to the terms of a settlement agreement Wilson has agreed to cease using the Name throughout the world and, I understand, is now professionally known as Bobby V.

Infringement and remedial action

Your use of the Name infringes my rights in the Marks and constitutes a misrepresentation likely to cause confusion. I am writing to put you on formal notice of that fact and would be grateful if you would now cease referring to Mr Wilson under the name either by amending the Pages or taking them down within the next 14 days.

I would also be grateful for confirmation that you will not host or post any material going forward which refers to Mr Wilson under the Name.

Yours sincerely,

Bobby Valentino

www.bobbyvalentino.co.uk

142a Tressillian Rd

Brockley

London, SE4 1XX

UK

Tel: 0044(0)208 691 3478

Bobby Valentino vs Bobby V name change Wiki explanation.

Bobby Valentino first made his mark as the lead singer in the hit teen group, Mista. As a new found member of the Organized Noize Family, Bobby learned firsthand how great music was made from icons such as Outkast, TLC, and Goodie Mob. In 1996 the group released their self-titled debut album and produced chart topping single, “Blackberry Molasses,” which still remains a classic to this day. A second unreleased album was recorded with hit makers, Tim & Bob and Delite, but creative differences split the group. After earning his degree in 2003, Bobby returned to the studio full time and changed his name to Valentino ignoring the fact that the name Bobby Valentino was already in use by a UK singer, songwriter and violinist. – Wikipedia

(542 days ago)

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