Industry Apr 9, 2026
Prince Estate and Apollonia Settle Trademark Dispute
Apollonia's lawyer says she's "very happy with the results, and that the parties can continue to honor the legacy of Prince and his musical genius."
Originally published by
Billboard
The estate of Prince has reached a settlement with Apollonia Kotero, an actress and singer who co-starred in "Purple Rain." The dispute involved trademarks related to her work. Apollonia's lawyer expressed satisfaction with the outcome, stating that both parties can now proceed to "honor the legacy of Prince and his musical genius." Originally reported by Billboard.