The Newsboys,
a popular Christian rock band, has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit
against a rising rap duo called the New Boyz.
According
to the Complaint, Earl "Ben J" Benjamin and Dominic
"Legacy" Thomas are using "New Boyz" which is not only
similar to the Christian band's name, but it is also reminiscent of the 1991
Newsboys album, "Boys Will Be Boyz."
The
Complaint alleges that there have "been several instances of actual
confusion among its customers, prospective customers and other outside
observers who mistakenly assume a connection between Plaintiff and Defendant
and the respective music they
offer."
On Tuesday,
the Newsboys announced an extension of their 60-city "God's Not Dead
Tour" through this fall. A video of their music is below.
Frankly, it seems pretty difficult to believe that ordinarily prudent consumers could ever seriously confuse their brand of Christian rock with the rappers, even if they are each performing music, in the broadest possible sense.
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