UMG’s Bravado Cracks Down on Counterfeit A$AP Rocky Tour Merch

Bravado, the merchandise and brand management division of Universal Music Group, has successfully sought a court order authorizing the seizure of counterfeit A$AP Rocky merch sold outside the rapper’s concerts.

The order:

• The temporary restraining order and seizure order granted by US District Judge Sim Lake applies to Rocky’s 'Don’t Be Dumb World Tour' dates from June 20 to July 1.

• As per Music Business Worldwide, the defendants are temporarily restrained from making and selling merchandise displaying the A$AP Rocky trademarks.

• The US Marshal, state and local police and Bravado’s agents are authorized to seize infringing goods from three hours before to three hours after each performance, anywhere within a three-mile vicinity of each venue.

Preliminary injunction:

• At a show-cause hearing on July 1, the defendants must explain why the temporary order should not continue.

• Bravado will use the hearing to seek a preliminary injunction covering the remaining dates on Rocky’s tour.

• The defendants are currently listed as John Does 1-100, Jane Does 1-100, and XYZ Company, with their details to be added once ascertained.