Hollywood trade newspaper Variety has lost in its attempt to pursue a trademark claim in Delaware against the punk band The Vandals. The case will now move to a California federal court, where Vandals bassist and lawyer Joe Escalante, who is representing the band in the lawsuit, is based.
First, some background on the case:
In 2004, the Vandals released their 10th album, "Hollywood Potato Chip," which posed the band's name in lettering on the cover quite similar to the trademarked Variety logo.