Industry Jul 17, 2026

Fender escalates legal battle with Yamaha over Stratocaster copyright

The legal battle over the design of S-style guitars takes a Goliath vs Goliath turn...

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Fender escalates legal battle with Yamaha over Stratocaster copyright

Fender has issued a cease-and-desist order to Yamaha, intensifying its ongoing legal campaign concerning the copyright of the Stratocaster guitar design. This action marks a significant escalation in the dispute between the two major music equipment manufacturers. Originally reported by MusicRadar.