Kylie Jenner has applied to trademark her name in the United States. Only problem with that is, Kylie Minogue has been performing around the world as “Kylie” before Jenner was even born.
Here are the details via Billboard:
Jenner is seeking protection for the name “Kylie” in connection with advertising services, according to World Intellectual Property Review, though Minogue’s reps last week filed a notice of opposition to the application.
KDB, an Australian-based business representing Minogue, argues that if the US Patent and Trademark Office approved Jenner’s application then it would cause confusion among consumers and dilute the pop singer’s brand.
In its opposition, KDB said Jenner was a ““secondary reality television personality” who appeared as “a supporting character” on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and who has been criticized by disability rights groups and African-American communities.
Hello….. My name is KYLIE #lightyears
— Kylie Minogue (@kylieminogue) February 28, 2016
Jenner is going to have a tough time with this one. Minogue is arguably the bigger star of the two, having sold 65 million albums over the course of her career.