Nirvana's Happy Face Logo: Who Owns It? The Band's Marc Jacobs Lawsuit Raises Questions

Within the halls of a Los Angeles federal courtroom, a lawsuit involving two smiles, an iconic fashion designer, and a legendary rock band may hinge on one question: does Nirvana own the X-Eye Smiley Face?

Marc Jacobs denies stealing Nirvana's iconic smiley face design

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Smiles Like Teen Spirit: “Smiley Face” Copyright and Trademark Litigation

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Nirvana's Happy Face Logo: Who Owns It? The Band's Marc Jacobs Lawsuit Raises Questions

Nirvana Countersued by Designer Marc Jacobs Over Smiley Face Logo

Nirvana and Marc Jacobs' logo battle just got messier