Japanese
rock band Champagne has had their trials and tribulations in
the past year beginning with Aussie band Clubfeet, who accuses Champagne of
"Ripping them off" by copying their video
technology with an identical video of Clubfeet's "Everything You Wanted"
music video and then the cancellation of two festival
performances due
to a traffic accident have now landed themselves in hot water again this time
with Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de
Champagne.
The
International news stations have been all a buzz the past few weeks that France
is stepping up their protection of their "Champagne" [name and
product] which only " Champagne" comes from the Champagne
region of France which is very true and they own the rights to the name,
grapes, region and products produced there. Furthermore there is a global
movement toward robust truth-in-labeling laws that protect consumers by
requiring that wine growing place names are reserved exclusively for the
regions where the wines come from such as Napa wines come from Napa Valley
California and so on.
Now, what
does this all have to do with a Japanese band? The band was using a licensed
trademarked and copyrighted name "Champagne". How did they
find them? Google search. So now as this band has gained popularity rapidly in
Japan, they have had to do a 180 degree turn and change everything just as they
are at a very important level in their career.With that
being said the new name and website has been revealed... It's
"Alexandros"!!
According
to the band's website they tried to negotiate and in conclusion as result of
extensive consultation with members , both staff , the decision was made to
rename the band and there was no legal process involved in the decision. The
band will continue on, just with a new name and thanks it's fans and their
support to please continue.
Source: jpopasia
