Industry Jul 17, 2026
Fender escalates copyright dispute with Yamaha
The legal battle over the design of S-style guitars takes a Goliath vs Goliath turn...
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MusicRadar
Fender has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Yamaha, intensifying its legal campaign concerning the copyright of the Stratocaster guitar design. This action marks a significant escalation in the ongoing legal battle over S-style guitar designs.