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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ellie Muir

British band Easy Life forced to change group name after easyJet brand owner files lawsuit

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British indie pop group Easy Life has been forced to change their band name after easyGroup, the majority shareholder in airline company easyJet, filed a lawsuit claiming their name infringed on a company trademark.

EasyGroup accused the band of infringing the rights of the online retailer Easylife because their name is too similar. Easylife is an independent website that licenses its name from easyGroup for an annual fee.

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