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Lady Gaga is facing a lawsuit from surfboard company Lost International, which alleges that the pop star misappropriated its "Mayhem" logo for her latest album. The company, which has used the stylized "Mayhem" design on its merchandise for over a decade, claims Gaga's logo is "virtually identical" to theirs and is suing for trademark infringement.
According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Lost International has held the copyright to its version of the "Mayhem" logo since 2015. The company alleges that it contacted Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, to express concerns about the similarity. However, despite being made aware of the issue, the singer proceeded to use the design for her album and accompanying merchandise.
Lost International has provided side-by-side comparisons of its logo and Gaga's, arguing that the similarities are undeniable. The company is now seeking damages, including profits Gaga has made from the use of the logo, and is requesting that she be barred from continuing to use it.
Mayhem, released on March 7, marks Gaga's first full-length pop album since 2020's Chromatica. The record has been a commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and topping charts in 21 countries. It features singles like Disease and Abracadabra, as well as the Grammy-winning duet with Bruno Mars, Die With a Smile.
Beyond the album artwork, Gaga has incorporated the disputed logo into a range of merchandise sold on her website, including hats, hoodies, jackets, and T-shirts. According to TMZ, the company argues that this further strengthens its claim that she has unlawfully profited from its design.
Speaking about Mayhem in an interview with Rolling Stone, Gaga described the album as one that "leaps around genre in a way that's almost corrupt." She added, "The answer to all the chaos in my life is that I find peace with love."
Critics have praised the album, with The Guardian calling it a "fabulous return to her freaky first principles," while Pitchfork noted her "larger-than-life sound." Meanwhile, The New York Times commented that Gaga "dances on the line between clever self-referentiality and less inspired rehashing."
Gaga is set to embark on a promotional tour for Mayhem, including two headline performances at Coachella next month. Her representatives have not yet commented on the lawsuit.
