Thomann Sues Fender: Music Retailer Goes on the Offensive in Stratocaster Dispute

Thomann vs Fender: World’s biggest music retailer pushes back at the Big F's cease-and-desist campaign

Thomann, the world’s largest musical instrument retailer, is tackling Fender head-on in an effort to see off the US giant’s controversial wave of Stratocaster cease-and-desist demands, launched last month in an attempt to curb the production and sale of ‘S-style’ guitars.The German firm, which also operates the Harley Benton brand - itself hit with a cease-and-desist - has posted a lengthy statement on its blog, explaining the push-back.“After c…

“Many of those affected do not have the financial and legal means.” Retail giant Thomann sues Fender over cease-and-desist as it takes on fight for smaller manufacturers

Thomann, the world’s largest music retailer, is suing Fender in an effort to halt the company’s cease-and-desist campaign against guitar makers that use Stratocaster-style body designs.In doing so, Thomann says it is standing up not only for its own Harley Benton brand, but also for other manufacturers affected by Fender’s legal action.For weeks, Fender has been sending cease-and-desist letters to U.S. guitar makers such as PRS Guitars, as well …

“We urge Fender to stop issuing cease and desist demands against manufacturers, distributors and dealers and to return to a fair, cooperative partnership”: Thomann, the world’s largest music retailer, is suing Fender over cease-and-desists

The world’s largest music retailer, Thomann, is suing Fender in an extraordinary escalation over the guitar company’s recent wave of cease-and-desists.Thomann, whose in-house guitar brand Harley Benton was hit by a cease-and-desist of its own, has become the first firm to take Fender to court in the ongoing Stratocaster copyright dispute.“After careful consideration, we have decided to take legal action,” a statement on the Thomann blog reads. “…

Thomann Sues Fender: Music Retailer Goes on the Offensive in Stratocaster Dispute

It’s official: Thomann sues Fender The world’s largest music retailer is firing back with a legal counterpunch against the wave of cease-and-desist letters the US guitar maker has been sending for weeks to manufacturers and retailers of S-style guitars across Europe and the US. With the lawsuit, Thomann says it’s standing up for its own brand Harley Benton, along with a whole string of other affected companies. Here’s the statement. The Bottom L…