Gibson–the iconic global instrument brand, has won a legal ruling to protect the shape of their Flying V, Explorer, and SG guitars, as well-recognized trademarks. The US Federal court decided by jury, once again, to uphold that these trademarks are valid, and not generic, and the defendants (Armadillo Enterprises) were guilty of both infringement and counterfeiting. Find out more below.

Gibson has secured another major legal victory in its ongoing commitment to protecting its iconic designs. In the retrial of Gibson v. Armadillo Enterprises (Dean Guitars), a Texas federal jury has once again upheld Gibson’s exclusive rights to its legendary guitar shapes and trademarks, in recognition of the harm caused by Dean’s infringement. The jury’s decision reinforces the validity and strength of Gibson’s intellectual property rights, confirming that its guitar shapes, including the Flying V, Explorer, and SG, remain protected trademarks. Gibson is turning its focus to the future, continuing to invest in innovation, craftsmanship, and the next generation of groundbreaking guitars.

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