From Billboard · Bill Donahue · · 1m 10s
Outkast Sues Ovrkast Over Trademark Name Clash
Outkast sues rapper Ovrkast for trademark infringement after he refused to change his name despite prior agreement.
In brief
Outkast sues rapper Ovrkast for trademark infringement after he refused to change his name despite prior agreement. Outkast claims Ovrkast knowingly used a nearly identical name after agreeing to swap it for 'Overkxst' in a settlement. Originally reported by Billboard.
Outkast Lawsuit
Outkast sued rapper Ovrkast for trademark infringement over his nearly identical name after he refused to change it despite a prior settlement agreement.
Settlement Agreement
Outkast demanded Ovrkast change his name to 'Overkxst' in a settlement over a year ago, which he agreed to but later refused to implement.
Ovrkast's Response
Ovrkast commented on the lawsuit in an Instagram post, saying, 'I thought it was love?' and tagging both Outkast members.
“I thought it was love?”
Consumer Confusion
Ovrkast admitted fans confuse his name with Outkast, stating, 'The n**** think he Outkast.'
“The n**** think he Outkast”
Trademark History
Outkast previously settled a trademark lawsuit against EDM duo ATLiens over a song name in 2023.
Next Steps
Outkast claims Ovrkast's continued use of the name will cause further consumer confusion and is in breach of the settlement agreement.
The main idea
Outkast claims Ovrkast knowingly used a nearly identical name after agreeing to swap it for 'Overkxst' in a settlement.
