(Source: just-zayn, via horansaccent)
British boy band One Direction is being sued by a much lesser known American band — also called One Direction — and now, the Americans are out for blood … demanding the Brits change their name.
The U.S. One Direction just filed the lawsuit, claiming they formed in 2009 — an entire year before the UK band members even knew each other — and have since developed a considerable following this side of the Atlantic.
In addition to building a reputation around the name, the Americans claim they also beat the Brits in a race to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office — filing a trademarkapplication for “One Direction” long before their UK counterparts.
Now, the Americans are asking for a court order — requiring the Brits to change their name.
The Americans are also suing Simon Cowell’s record label and Sony Music — demanding more than $1 million in damages.
The British band — which was formed by Simon Cowell in 2010 while members competed on the UK “X Factor” — has yet to respond to the lawsuit.
^ THIS XD!
Excuse me? I’ve never even heard of the American “One Direction”… AND IM FROM AMERICA. I’m sorry but I don’t think that the more famous and more talented band should change their name. No one has heard of the American One Direction so they should change their name and stop being a bunch of pricks. GO AWAY.
(via boobearsbraces)
That baby is just like “God damn you are beautiful.”
(Source: 1directioniwantyousodesperately, via tomlinsonloueh)
Please.
- 1: Picture of yourself
- 2: A description of my self-esteem
- 3: My favorite book
- 4: Biggest Turn Offs
- 5: Biggest Turn Ons
- 6: Most famous person you've met
- 7: What I want to be when I'm older
- 8: My relationship(s) with my sibling(s)
- 9: Relationship status?
- 10: What I did yesterday
- 11: What I'm doing today
- 12: What I'm doing tomorrow
- 13: Most embarrassing moment
- 14: Description of who I like
- 15: Biggest insecurities?
- 16: Something I wish I could change about myself
- 17: I'll love you if...
- 18: Something I'm really good at
- 19: Something I'm really bad at
- 20: What I wish for at 11:11
- 21: A reason I've lied to a friend
- 22: Favorite Movie
- 23: Something that has made you mad recently
- 24: A random fact about yourself
- 25: Question of your choice
One Direction giveaway! I’ve kinda gone off One Direction recently, I’ve always been more of a JLS fan so I want more space for my JLS merchandise! I’m giving this stuff away because I don’t want it to go to waste. I’d rather someone who’s a huge 1D fan to get some use out of it! The stuff I’m giving away are:
- Up All Night signed album
- Pink wristband with their faces on it
- Red wristband with the 1D logo on it
- Wristband pack with all their names on them
- A5 notebook
- Up All Night tour programme
- Up All Night tour t-shirt (size medium but it’s really loose!)
- What Makes You Beautiful single
- ‘Dare To Dream’ book
- 20+ A4 posters
- 2 sticker sheets
- 2 One Direction promo cards
- 5 postcards
- 2012 official calendar
The rules are:
- Must be following me and my Twitter
- You can reblog as many times as you want
- I’ll ship anywhere in the world, I don’t mind!
- Competition closes on Friday (2nd March)
- Any other questions, you can ask me on Twitter or in my ask box
If you don’t have an ask box on your blog, message me your Twitter so I can let you know if you’ve won. If you do have an ask box I’ll message you if you’ve won or if I know your Twitter I can tell you there.
Good luck :-)
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Um, yeah. I cried a little bit when I saw this picture. I’m so proud of you boys, you have come such a long way. I will love One Direction forever. <3
