#FRESHOUT9jaUpdate Will.i.am Denies Trying To Sue Pharrell Williams Over “i.am” Brand Name

Some bloggers earlier reported that Black Eyed Peas member, Will.i.am is considering filing a legal suit against fellow producer and singer, Pharrel Williams over his new brand logo which is similar to his. Will.i.am whose real name is William James Adama, only stated in a notice of opposition that the registration of the mark is likely to dilute the I AM mark and the WILL.I.AM mark and has revealed he doesn't intend to sue Pharrel in a Tweet saying

 I am not suing @Pharrell & I never was.

    Although Pharrell released a statement responding to the order saying,

I am disappointed that Will, a fellow artist, would file a case against me. I am someone who likes to talk things out and, in fact, I attempted to do just that on many occasions. I am surprised in how this is being handled and I am confident that Will’s trademark claims will ultimately be found to be as meritless and ridiculous as I do.

However Will.i.am’s lawyer, Ken Hertz has issued a statement saying,

will.i.am is not suing Pharrell Williams. What will.i.am has done is what any trademark owner must do to protect and maintain a trademark. In order to avoid weakening his trademark, will.i.am has an obligation under trademark law to monitor and defend his trademarks against confusingly similar marks. We hope to work out a sensible compromise that will allow both parties to move forward without unnecessary acrimony.