Who owns Lost Surfboard? Label sues Lady Gaga and accuses her of stealing the Mayhem logo

Lady Gaga has run into legal trouble with Lost International, the company that makes Surfboards. It is reported that she used the "Mayhem" logo on her newest album.

Lost Surfboards, co-founded by Matt "Mayhem" Biolos and Mike Reola in 1985, has been a key player in the surfing industry. The company is known for its innovative designs, particularly the Round Nose Fish (RNF) surfboard, which revolutionized surfboard design.

Over time, the "Mayhem" name turned into a well-known trademark for the brand. You could find it on various products, from surfboards to clothes and other items.

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Lost International sues Lady Gaga over "Mayhem" logo trademark dispute

Lost International claims they've owned the copyright for their "Mayhem" logo version since 2015 and have used it for over a decade. As a result, Lost International has sued, asking for compensation for a supposed trademark violation. The company also shared a side-by-side comparison of their "Mayhem" logo on their merchandise, and the one Lady Gaga is using on hers. The two logos look very similar.

The legal action aims to stop the American artist from using the "Mayhem" logo again and to get any money made from its use.

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Lady Gaga's Mayhem album's tracklist and global success

Lady Gaga is an American singer and songwriter. Her Mayhem album was released on March 7 and has seen commercial success. It debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart and secured number-one positions in 21 countries.

The album has a 14-part tracklist. The songs are “Die With a Smile,” “Disease,” “Abracadabra,” “Garden of Eden,” “Perfect Celebrity,” “Vanish Into You,” “Killa (ft Gesaffelstein),” “Zombieboy,” “LoveDrug,” “How Bad Do U Want Me,” “Don’t Call Tonight,” “Shadow of a Man,” “The Beast,” and “Blade of Grass.”

Laga Gaga described the musical theme of her latest album. She said,

“I feel like this new album, in a lot of ways, is […] from a place of happiness instead of misery.”

During a Vogue interview, she also alluded to her fiancé Michael Polansky, a Harvard grad and tech founder:

"Michael and I are really excited to organize our lives—and our marriage—around our creative output as a couple. Which is really different than, like, doing what other people want you to do."

With the American singer having such a big brand footprint everywhere these days, Lost International’s lawsuit could resonate widely in terms of brand protection and trademark disputes within the entertainment and fashion worlds.

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At the time of reporting, Lady Gaga’s representatives have not responded to the lawsuit or provided a statement regarding the claims.