Gaga’s ‘Mayhem’ Merch Infringes Surf Brand’s Mark, Suit Says (1)

The singer Lady Gaga’s merchandise and tour promoting her recent “Mayhem” album infringe the trademark owned by the surf brand Lost, according to a new federal lawsuit.

T-shirts and other clothing sold by Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known as Lady Gaga, bear a “nearly identical design” of the word “mayhem” as Lost International LLC’s uses on its own products, according to a complaint filed Tuesday in the US District Court for the Central District of California.

“It’s disappointing—but hardly surprising—that someone is now attempting to capitalize on her success with a baseless lawsuit over the name Mayhem,” said Lady Gaga’s ...