Yoko Vs Lennon Denial was a top story on Friday. Here it is again: (antiMusic) Yoko One has reportedly responded to the press release sent out this week by Lennon Murphy, claiming that the Beatle widow is suing over the use of the name "Lennon". She apparently tried to register to respond to our article, but didn't complete the registration. However, she seems to have had better luck responding to Boing Boing's article. The site has posted a statement reportedly sent by Ono where she denies Lennon's claims. So we'll pass on her side of the story courtesy of Boing Boing.The statement reads: A musician named Lennon Murphy is claiming that Yoko Ono has sued her and that Yoko is seeking to stop Lennon Murphy from performing under her name, Lennon Murphy. Both of these claims are untrue.
Several years ago, Lennon Murphy sought Yoko's permission to do her performances under her name, Lennon Murphy. Yoko, of course, did not object to her request. Subsequently, without Yoko's knowledge, Lennon Murphy filed an application in the United States trademark Office requesting the exclusive right to utilize the name "Lennon" for musical performances. Yoko's attorneys asked Lennon Murphy's attorneys and manager to withdraw her registration of exclusivity to the name LENNON for the trademark. Yoko also offered to cover all costs Lennon Murphy had incurred in filing for the trademark. But Lennon Murphy went ahead to register.
Yoko did not sue Lennon Murphy, but sought to stop her from getting the exclusive right to the name Lennon for performance purposes. - more on this story
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