A Philadelphia-based band known as Jellyroll has filed a lawsuit against country star Jelly Roll, alleging trademark infringement and claiming that the singer's use of the name has caused irreparable harm to their business. The lawsuit, filed recently, asserts that the band Jellyroll has owned the trademark and been using the name since 1980, predating the singer's birth by four years.
The band, which has provided musical accompaniment for various events, including appearances at the White House, states that Jelly Roll's rising fame has led to confusion and a decline in their online presence. Prior to the singer's notoriety, searches for 'Jellyroll' would primarily yield references to the band, but now the results are dominated by the country star.
