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Fender Targets 60 Firms With Cease-And-Desist Orders
Fender has sent cease-and-desist orders to 60 firms, including Amazon, over Stratocaster copyright disputes.
In brief
Fender has sent cease-and-desist orders to 60 firms, including Amazon, over Stratocaster copyright disputes. Fender has issued cease-and-desist orders to 60 firms, including Amazon, to stop producing counterfeit Stratocaster guitars. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Fender's Copyright Campaign
Fender has served 60 firms with cease-and-desist orders as part of its high-profile Stratocaster copyright campaign.
Amazon Receives Takedown Orders
Amazon got two cease-and-desist takedown orders based on guitars being sold on the platform.
Fender's Legal Targets
Fender targeted PRS, Yamaha, Thomann, Ernie Ball Music Man, Schecter, and other firms for copyright infringement.
Squier Debut Range
Fender released the Squier Debut range to compete with Amazon's cheap import sellers on the platform.
Fender's Focus Shift
Fender will now focus solely on large manufacturers, not boutique builders, to address copyright disputes.
At a glance
Fender has issued cease-and-desist orders to 60 firms, including Amazon, to stop producing counterfeit Stratocaster guitars.
