Cobain Estate Challenges "Justice for Kurt" Trademark Filing
Sep/05/2025
On September 4, The End of Music, the entity managing Kurt Cobain’s intellectual property, opposed a trademark application by Kurt’s Army LLC for 'Justice for Kurt" covering apparel such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, and jackets. The estate argues that clothing is a core category through which Cobain’s image and legacy are promoted, making the filing a potential infringement on its established rights. The dispute underscores how Cobain’s cultural footprint, decades after his death, remains fiercely protected not just in music but also in fashion and merchandising. The following visualization shows detailed information on the opposed trademark filing.
