Taylor Swift’s legal team has hit back at a former Las Vegas performer who is suing the pop star for trademark infringement over her latest album.
Maren Flagg, who goes by the name Maren Wade, filed the suit in March, claiming that Swift’s album, The life of a showgirlinfringes her own 2015 trademark for the phrase Confessions of a Showgirl.
In a direct legal brief filed Wednesday, Swift’s lawyers dismissed the suit as “absurd” and a transparent attempt by Flagg to use the singer’s fame to boost his own brand.
The suit builds on Flagg’s demand that Swift be blocked from selling album-related merchandise while the legal battle continues.
However, Swift’s lawyers argued that the motion “should never have been filed” and pointed out the vast difference between a global pop star and Flagg’s cabaret career.
They noted that Flagg typically performs in small venues such as “55+ active communities,” golf resorts and 90-seat dinner theaters, adding that her official website currently does not list any upcoming shows at all.
Swift’s lawyers also raised eyebrows by accusing Flagg of trying to cash in on the album’s success before deciding to sue.
According to the lawsuits, Flagg had never used the phrase “the life of a showgirl” on social media until Swift announced her project.
Following the announcement, Flagg reportedly posted about Swift or the album more than 40 times on her Instagram and TikTok accounts.
Swift’s team claims this shows the plaintiff was happy to associate herself with the intellectual property until she saw a legal opportunity.
On the other hand, Flagg’s attorney, Jaymie Parkkinen, remains undeterred and plans to file a response next week.
He previously claimed that Swift’s team tried to trademark the album title but were rejected by the US Patent and Trademark Office because it was too similar to Flagg’s existing mark.
Parkkinen argued that while they respect Swift’s success, trademark law is there to protect what creators at all levels have built.
He insisted that Flagg was given her trademark and that the case is about ensuring that the rights of a minor creator are not trampled by a global superstar.
