Justin Bieber has received a cease-and-desist letter from Justice over the cover design of his new album.
The French dance duo and their team have taken issues with the title font of the ‘Love Yourself’ singer’s latest LP, ‘Justice’, because they have alleged their are similarities between the design of the wording and that of their own logo, where the ‘t’ is stylised to resemble a crucifix.
Justice’s co-manager, Tyler Goldberg, explained the similarity had been spotted as soon as Justin announced the album – which was released on Friday (19.03.21) – on 26 February and it sparked confusion that the Canadian pop star was collaborating with the ‘D.A.N.C.E.’ hitmakers.
He told Rolling Stone: “The morning Bieber announced his album, it was pretty tough to miss.
“Aside from seeing it all over the internet ourselves, we heard from hundreds of people throughout the day — industry people, Justice fans — and the Justice guys received a ton of messages, not only compelled to point out the similarities between the Justice Justin Bieber album, but confused. ‘Is this a Justice collaboration?’”
Although Justice’s label, Ed Banger Records, initially joked about the resemblance, on 10 March, a legal letter was sent to Justin’s team.
It warned: “Your use of the Mark is illegal. You have not received permission from Justice to utilise the Mark.
“Moreover, Bieber’s work is in no way affiliated with, supported by, or sponsored by Justice. Such use of the Mark is not only illegal, but likely to deceive and confuse consumers…
“Through your illegal co-opting of the Mark, you are now subject to immediate legal action and damages including, but not limited to, punitive and injustice relief.”
