Gibson Takes Legal Action Against Trump-Endorsed Guitar Line

The iconic guitar maker accuses 16 Creative of trademark infringement over designs resembling the Les Paul model.

Gibson has issued a cease-and-desist letter to 16 Creative, the company behind Trump Guitars, citing trademark infringement of its Les Paul body shape.
Trump Guitars, endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump, features acoustic and electric models priced between $1,250 and $11,500, with some autographed versions already sold out.
The guitars, marketed as the 'only guitars officially endorsed by Trump,' include slogans like 'Make America Great Again' and patriotic imagery such as American flags and bald eagles.
While Trump promoted the guitars on his social media platform, it is unclear whether he has any financial stake in the company.
Gibson has a history of aggressively protecting its trademarks, including ongoing litigation with other guitar manufacturers over similar design disputes.