Yoko to Rocker -- Ono You Can't Use Your Name!

196. Sorry Yoko, you had to get married to get the Lennon last name, where as Lennon was born with the name

Posted at 7:26AM on Feb 13th 2008 by itsme_ithink

197. Couldn't she fix the problem by simply adding to every cover, in small print on the bottom... "Not John"

Posted at 10:35PM on Feb 13th 2008 by Joyce

198. It's just a name. Take a different one and you could be come "The artist formerly known as Lennon", and probably be do better.

Posted at 9:43AM on Feb 13th 2008 by EdSullivan

199. It's nice to see the 'Dragon Lady' rhetoric back in full swing. Nothing like a lawsuit that doesn't affect many people to have tons of folks showing their true colors (not to mention ignorance, as the court papers are online and people are still talking about copyright -- this is not a copyright case). Shame on each and every one of you who are enjoying your 'hating' moment in the sun.

Lennon - the band and singer, not the ex-Beatle - made a grave, grave error by not getting written permisison from Lennon's estate - the ex-Beatle, not the band or singer - back in 2000. Lennon has every right to sue Lennon for the use of Lennon's name.

Posted at 5:50PM on Feb 13th 2008 by Vincent Truman

200. ok first yoko is evil. The funny thing is she(ono) when she hooked up with John didn't take his name, she was known as Yoko Ono, now that the name is worth something to the witch she wants it. Ono is truly using the Lennon name as much as she thinks this poor girl is. this girl Lennon has more right to it than Ono does. Lennon where can I buy your album? I listen to jazz music but if by buying your album I can help you and get Ono then so be it........

Posted at 10:00PM on Feb 13th 2008 by Paul

201. Dear Friends

A musician named Lennon Murphy is claiming that Yoko Ono has sued her and that Yoko is seeking to stop Lennon Murphy from performing under her name, Lennon Murphy. Both of these claims are untrue.

Several years ago, Lennon Murphy sought Yoko's permission to do her performances under her name, Lennon Murphy. Yoko, of course, did not object to her request. Subsequently, without Yoko's knowledge, Lennon Murphy filed an application in the United States trademark Office requesting the exclusive right to utilize the name "Lennon" for musical performances. Yoko's attorneys asked Lennon Murphy's attorneys and manager to withdraw her registration of exclusivity to the name LENNON for the trademark. Yoko also offered to cover all costs Lennon Murphy had incurred in filing for the trademark. But Lennon Murphy went ahead to register.

Yoko did not sue Lennon Murphy, but sought to stop her from getting the exclusive right to the name Lennon for performance purposes. For that, Yoko's attorneys, simply notified the Trademark office that Yoko did not believe it was fair that Ms. Murphy be granted the exclusive right to the "Lennon" trademark in relation to musical and entertainment services. As you can see, this is a very important issue for Yoko and the Lennon family.

Yoko says: I am really hurt if people thought that I told a young artist to not use her own name in her performances and had sought to sue her. I did no such thing. I hope this allegation will be cleared.

Thank you for your kind attention,
Yoko

Posted at 12:02PM on Feb 14th 2008 by Yoko Ono

202. NOT TRUE. Yoko posted this on MySpace today:
Dear Friends

A musician named Lennon Murphy is claiming that Yoko Ono has sued her and that Yoko is seeking to stop Lennon Murphy from performing under her name, Lennon Murphy. Both of these claims are untrue.

Several years ago, Lennon Murphy sought Yoko's permission to do her performances under her name, Lennon Murphy. Yoko, of course, did not object to her request. Subsequently, without Yoko's knowledge, Lennon Murphy filed an application in the United States trademark Office requesting the exclusive right to utilize the name "Lennon" for musical performances. Yoko's attorneys asked Lennon Murphy's attorneys and manager to withdraw her registration of exclusivity to the name LENNON for the trademark. Yoko also offered to cover all costs Lennon Murphy had incurred in filing for the trademark. But Lennon Murphy went ahead to register.

Yoko did not sue Lennon Murphy, but sought to stop her from getting the exclusive right to the name Lennon for performance purposes. For that, Yoko's attorneys, simply notified the Trademark office that Yoko did not believe it was fair that Ms. Murphy be granted the exclusive right to the "Lennon" trademark in relation to musical and entertainment services. As you can see, this is a very important issue for Yoko and the Lennon family.

Yoko says: I am really hurt if people thought that I told a young artist to not use her own name in her performances and had sought to sue her. I did no such thing. I hope this allegation will be cleared.

Thank you for your kind attention,
Yoko

Posted at 4:44PM on Feb 14th 2008 by Ashli

203. Yoko. Get over it. I'm sorry that John can no longer rock. But Lennon can, should and will. Get a life that's yours and leave hers and everyone elses alone.

Posted at 9:19PM on Feb 15th 2008 by Kimberwitch

204. Lennon is hott and alive, John is not! End of confussion! NEXT !

Posted at 8:26AM on Feb 17th 2008 by COMMON SENSE

205. I think it's all so stupid but Lennon Murphy is one beautiful,talented woman who's been through a lot and survived. I'vr loved her music since I heard her first cd and iwish her all the best. She is so amazing!

Posted at 8:11PM on Feb 17th 2008 by dominogirl

206. Thanks for the great info

Posted at 6:48PM on Mar 1st 2008 by Paris