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Chinks · 12-02-2011, 11:04 AM

Bob Marley Lawsuit -- Family Sues Bro for Fishy Use of Bob's Name | TMZ.com

Bob Marley's widow is smoking mad over a relative pimping out the family name to sell everything from concerts to fish, poultry, energy drinks and booze -- and she's suing to stop him.

Rita Marley and nine of Bob's kids filed a federal lawsuit against Richard Booker -- Bob's bro from another father ... for trademark infringement and unauthorized use of Marley's likeness.

According to the suit, Booker's been real busy -- registering the trademark "Mama Marley" to sell ... among other things ... fish, fish and chips, fish cakes, fish croquettes, fish fillets, fish mousse, and fish sausages. Yes, Bob loved him some fish.

In addition, the suit claims Booker is using Marley's name and image to market an annual concert in Miami, known as the 9 Mile Music Festival. For those not in the know ... 9 Mile is the Jamaican village where Bob was born and buried.

Bob's family says they have the rights to all things Marley and want all of Booker's profits. They also want a judge to order Booker to stop all future use of the name.

Interestingly, next year's headliners at that 9 Mile Music Festival include Stephen, Damian and Julian Marley -- all plaintiffs in the suit.

Hello BKLYN · 12-02-2011, 11:15 AM

they right to sue him to cease and desist... but i think they should let him keep the profits..

Lol at stephen and damian headlining the concert

Val3nie2debone · 12-02-2011, 11:16 AM

Rita doh play with her money nah.

Chinks · 12-02-2011, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by Val3nie2debone

Rita doh play with her money nah.

Hell nah she don't.

Dragon · 12-02-2011, 01:05 PM

I have met Richard in the past, he is a shady dude. Question I have why is Rita now filing this lawsuit Richard Booker aka Richard Marley has been doing these events yrs now

Oneshot · 12-02-2011, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Prince Richard

I have met Richard in the past, he is a shady dude. Question I have why is Rita now filing this lawsuit Richard Booker aka Richard Marley has been doing these events yrs now

exactly.. didnt she imply dat bob rape her??

BABYLOC · 12-02-2011, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by Oneshot

exactly.. didnt she imply dat bob rape her??

really? when?

Mrs. Yankee Doodle · 12-02-2011, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by Prince Richard

I have met Richard in the past, he is a shady dude. Question I have why is Rita now filing this lawsuit Richard Booker aka Richard Marley has been doing these events yrs now

she probably used to get a likkle mula and it stop coming in so she suing now...*shrugs

ladyrastafari · 12-02-2011, 03:02 PM

yea it sound like he making good money so now she want a cut.. he should trademark everything that dont have bob name on it so she can't use it

Jigga Boozy · 12-02-2011, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by BABYLOC

really? when?

after the backlash she claimed they misquoted her

someting about rastaman cant be denied or some lie

BABYLOC · 12-02-2011, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by ladyrastafari

yea it sound like he making good money so now she want a cut.. he should trademark everything that dont have bob name on it so she can't use it

well...his trademark "mama marley" does not have his name, but yet, he is being sued still...so that not going to work@ he needs the name or the likeness in order to make money..any direct association is off limits...lol

Originally Posted by Steven Harvey

after the backlash she claimed they misquoted her

someting about rastaman cant be denied or some lie

hmm...thats interesting. she is a very shakey, flakey woman that Rita!

Hello BKLYN · 12-02-2011, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by Steven Harvey

after the backlash she claimed they misquoted her

someting about rastaman cant be denied or some lie

wow

Hello BKLYN · 12-02-2011, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by BABYLOC

hmm...thats interesting. she is a very shakey, flakey woman that Rita!

she kinda remind me of Ms. Wallace

Chinks · 12-02-2011, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by Hello BKLYN

she kinda remind me of Ms. Wallace

As in resemble?

Jigga Boozy · 12-02-2011, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by BABYLOC

well...his trademark "mama marley" does not have his name, but yet, he is being sued still...so that not going to work@ he needs the name or the likeness in order to make money..any direct association is off limits...lol

hmm...thats interesting. she is a very shakey, flakey woman that Rita!

allegedly she fukd peter and bunny then bob

a fi har poosy still

I HATED her from the time i saw a video of her describing selassies visit to jamaica

said "as soon as he passed me he waved and in his hands were nail marks/hole"

she basically said selassie a jeezas

I almost went into convulsions to how bullshit it seemed

then marcia griffiths said when bob die "NOTHING BUT THUNDER AND LIGHTNING"

I was not happy with their stories

12-02-2011, 11:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chinks Girl Crush Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Here... Posts: 26,153 Credits: 486,752	Bob Marley Lawsuit: Family vs. His Brother Bob Marley Lawsuit -- Family Sues Bro for Fishy Use of Bob's Name \| TMZ.com Bob Marley's widow is smoking mad over a relative pimping out the family name to sell everything from concerts to fish, poultry, energy drinks and booze -- and she's suing to stop him. Rita Marley and nine of Bob's kids filed a federal lawsuit against Richard Booker -- Bob's bro from another father ... for trademark infringement and unauthorized use of Marley's likeness. According to the suit, Booker's been real busy -- registering the trademark "Mama Marley" to sell ... among other things ... fish, fish and chips, fish cakes, fish croquettes, fish fillets, fish mousse, and fish sausages. Yes, Bob loved him some fish. In addition, the suit claims Booker is using Marley's name and image to market an annual concert in Miami, known as the 9 Mile Music Festival. For those not in the know ... 9 Mile is the Jamaican village where Bob was born and buried. Bob's family says they have the rights to all things Marley and want all of Booker's profits. They also want a judge to order Booker to stop all future use of the name. Interestingly, next year's headliners at that 9 Mile Music Festival include Stephen, Damian and Julian Marley -- all plaintiffs in the suit. __________________ Our Queen went to sleep, her people left to weep....in song she lives on. Long Live the Queen!

12-02-2011, 11:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hello BKLYN Searching For Answers Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: brooklyn Posts: 15,285 Credits: 16,474	they right to sue him to cease and desist... but i think they should let him keep the profits.. Lol at stephen and damian headlining the concert __________________ the healthy man does not torture others - generally it is the tortured who turn into torturers. Carl G. Jung

12-02-2011, 11:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Val3nie2debone ~N.A.T.T.Y Valos~ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: in a house Posts: 18,248 Credits: 57,330	Rita doh play with her money nah. __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."

12-02-2011, 03:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
ladyrastafari Notchilous Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Why u need to know Posts: 42,955 Credits: 1,062,113	yea it sound like he making good money so now she want a cut.. he should trademark everything that dont have bob name on it so she can't use it __________________ Never waste your time trying to explain who you are to people who are committed to misunderstanding you. Velvet Glove. Iron Fist mi style still sharp .....u a A-Minor and dem a B-Flat

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