Nirvana, Marc Jacobs Settle Smiley Face Logo Dispute

Nirvana, Marc Jacobs, and artist Robert Fisher are close to settling a lawsuit over the unauthorized use of the smiley face logo. The dispute dates back to 2018 when Nirvana accused Marc Jacobs of infringing its copyright with a similar design on clothing. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed, and the parties have 21 days to finalize the agreement. The logo, attributed to late Nirvana leader Kurt Cobain, has been a symbol for the band since the 1990s, with Fisher later claiming involvement in its creation. Legal battles over ownership and copyright complexities have been ongoing, involving the surviving members of Nirvana and conflicting claims by Fisher.