Gibson protects its legendary guitars with a resounding legal victory

A federal jury has confirmed that Gibson's iconic guitar shapes—Flying V, Explorer, and SG—are valid trademarks, finding the defendants guilty of infringement and counterfeiting. This decision underscores the brand's commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and legacy protection.

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.