New Neil Young ‘Chrome Hearts’ Band Draws Fashion Trademark Suit

The new rock band “Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts” steps on the trademark rights of Chrome Hearts LLC, a luxury fashion brand often linked to the music industry, a federal lawsuit says.

The name of the band formed by the iconic musician has already confused consumers into perceiving a connection with the fashion company, according to the complaint filed Thursday in the US District Court for the Central District of California. The band has continued touring under the name and selling infringing merchandise despite notice of Chrome Hearts’ rights, the company said in its suit against the bandmates and ...