Legal

Sony sued over Beyonce’s pants

By | Published on Thursday 18 February 2010

Underwear manufacturer Triumph has successfully sued Sony Music over claims that a skimpy outfit worn by Beyonce in the video for her single ‘Video Phone’ is ripped off from one of their designs.

Triumph launched the lawsuit earlier this year, saying that the lingerie in the video bears a striking resemblance to a set created for them by Bulgarian designer Iskren Lozanov. Presumably Sony needed Triumph’s permission to use the designs when making Beyonce’s costume.

Sony disputed the claim, saying that Beyonce’s outfit had in fact been inspired by the art of Pablo Picasso and not Triumph’s products. However, a judge has now ruled that that claim was bollocks, because Lozanov’s design was so distinct that coincidence was unlikely, and therefore ruled in Triumph’s favour.

The record label is now preparing to appeal the decision.



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