Trump Guitars accused of trademark infringement by Gibson Brands

Gibson Brands, the legendary guitar maker, has issued a cease-and-desist order against 16 Creative, the agency behind Trump Guitars, for allegedly infringing on its trademarked designs. “We can confirm a cease and desist has been issued against 16 Creative as the design infringes upon Gibson’s exclusive trademarks, particularly the iconic Les Paul body shape,” the company stated in a statement to Guitar World. "Regardless, it is the Trump Guitars electric design – notably, its striking resemblance to the Gibson Les Paul – that has drawn the most attention from guitar fans," Guitar World further said. This is standard with most guitar manufacturers.” It remains to be seen how 16 Creative and the Trump Guitars initiative will respond to Gibson's legal challenge.