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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ellie Muir

EasyJet owner sues Leicester indie pop band for using name Easy Life

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The owner of easyJet has launched a legal action to force Leicester pop band Easy Life to change their name, accusing the musicians of being “brand thieves”.

EasyGroup, which owns the budget airline, has 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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