THE Hells Angels are suing Alexander McQueen, after accusing the British fashion house of misusing its trademark winged death heads symbol.
A complaint was filed against McQueen on Monday by the Hells Angels Motorcycle Corporation (HAMC) stating the label has breached trademark protection rules. HAMC cites a four-finger knuckle duster ring and a women's handbag, which both carry the winged death motif.
"From decades of notoriety, the HAMC marks have acquired very widespread public recognition, consequently they evoke strong and immediate reactions whenever used," the complaint states. "The impact of these marks is virtually incomparable, and as a result they have great commercial value."
According to the Financial Times, US store Saks and etailer ZAPPOS.COM have also been targeted, both of which sell the offending items.
The news follows a story yesterday, reported by the Telegraph, that Harry Potter costume designer Jany Temime was accused of plagiarising a McQueen dress, to be used in the next Potter instalment Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One.
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