West strife pays off as band loses trademark case

Ann Cahill, Europe Correspondent

West strife pays off as band loses trademark case
Thu, 05 May, 2005 - 01:00

The German tobacco manufacturers claimed the name was too similar to its cigarette brand ‘West’, and the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg agreed.

The band, which has had a string of international hits and sold more than 30 million records is signed to Sony BMG.

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