HARD ROCK INTERNATIONAL Vs. 'Hard Rock Nights'

November 11, 2010

Brian Basher, the owner of the domain HardRockNights.com and host of the "Hard Rock Nights" radio show, was reportedly served with a cease-and-desist order by Hard Rock Cafe International, which is claiming copyright and trademark infringement.

Hard Rock Cafe International has threatened a lawsuit against Basher if he does not immediately take down all content and cease operating HardRockNights.com and transfer to Hard Rock Cafe International any and all rights to the site's domain name.

Although Basher says that he makes no money or profit from HardRockNights.com or the "Hard Rock Nights" radio show, he has decided to fight what he claims is "frivolous legal action" from Hard Rock Cafe International.

Commented Basher: "'Hard Rock Nights' and HardRockNights.com are in no way shape or form associated with Hard Rock Cafe International. I'm a disabled veteran who makes no money whatsoever from the web site or radio show and it isn't about that. 'Hard Rock Nights' is about celebrating the genre of hard rock and the bands that make the greatest music in the world and sharing that music with fans old and new around the world. I find it very hard to believe a term or genre of music can be trademarked."

Begun as an authentic American diner in London in 1971, Hard Rock International today owns restaurants, hotels, casinos, and live venues throughout the world, as well as an unparalleled collection of rock 'n' roll memorabilia.

More information, including a copy of the cease-and-desist order, can be found at this location.

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