In a filing with the US Patent and Trademark Office, Godfather of Metal Ozzy Osbourne is suing Black Sabbath guitarist, Tony Iommi, for allegedly claiming sole ownership of the band's name.
Osbourne is looking to receive 50% interest in the Black Sabbath trademark as his "signature lead vocals" were largely responsible for their success.
When Ozzy [...]
E! Online — 'Tis a dark day for Black Sabbath.
Frontman Ozzy Osbourne has filed a federal trademark-infringement suit against fellow founding member Tony Iommi, accusing the guitar... more info
The former Black Sabbath singer has accused the band's guitarist Tony Iommi of falsely claiming to have sole rights to Black Sabbath's trademark in recent negotiations wi... more info
AOL Music — Don't expect a reunion of the original Black Sabbath lineup any time soon. With his former Sabbath band mates Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler touring and recording with Ronn... more info
The Independent — Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne was embroiled in a bitter public dispute with a former bandmate today over royalties payments. more info
Topix — We're used to Ozzy Osbourne riding the "Crazy Train." But apparently, the ex-Black Sabbath frontman has boarded a less-obviously-nuts mode of transport -- and it's headed... more info
Associated Press — NEW YORK (AP) -- Ozzy Osbourne has accused former Black Sabbath band mate Tony Iommi of taking over the heavy metal titans' name and costing him royalties from mercha... more info
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — NEW YORK - Ozzy Osbourne has accused former Black Sabbath band mate Tony Iommi in a New York City court of taking over the heavy metal titans' name and costing him royalt... more info
Rolling Stone — Lawyers representing Ozzy Osbourne have filed a lawsuit with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office against the heavy metal icon’s Black Sabbath bandmate, Tony Iommi, cla... more info
Music News Net — Music News - Ozzy Osbourne's attorneys have filed a lawsuit with the USA Patent and Trademark Office against Mr Osbourne's former Black Sabbath bandmate, Tony Iom... more info
Rolling Stone — This morning news broke that Ozzy Osbourne is suing his former Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi to reclaim a stake in the “Black Sabbath” trademark. Now the Blizzard... more info
Perez Hilton — In a filing with the US Patent and Trademark Office, Godfather of Metal Ozzy Osbourne is suing Black Sabbath guitarist, Tony Iommi, for allegedly claiming sole ownership ... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — "It is with great regret that I had to resort to legal action against my long term partner, Tony Iommi, but after three years of trying to resolve this issue amicably, I ... more info