The Briefing: Neil Young vs. Chrome Hearts: When Rock Meets Runway in Court
Published: September 26, 2025
Neil Young vs. Chrome Hearts — What happens when a rock legend collides with a luxury fashion powerhouse? Chrome Hearts has filed suit against Neil Young, claiming his new band “Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts” infringes on their famous trademark.
On this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and James Kachmar unpack the lawsuit, analyze the likelihood of confusion, discuss similarities to the Lady Gaga “Mayhem” case, and share practical takeaways for musicians to avoid trademark trouble.
Watch this episode on YouTube or listen to this podcast episode here.