Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
Songwriter files copyright lawsuit over “Janice STFU” chorus
Lawsuit filed
Songwriter Aviel Calev Hirschfield filed a copyright lawsuit against OVO Sound, UMG Recordings, and Universal Music Publishing, alleging that the chorus of Drake's “Janice STFU” was taken from a demo he wrote. The defendants are named in the complaint. The filing is an allegation and does not constitute a determination that infringement occurred.
Songwriter Aviel Calev Hirschfield sued OVO Sound, UMG Recordings, and Universal Music Publishing, alleging that the chorus of Drake’s “Janice STFU” came from a demo he wrote. The article reports that the defendants are named in the complaint; the allegation is not a determination of infringement.
Source excerpt
Songwriter Aviel Calev Hirschfield sued Drake for copyright infringement on Friday.
He claims the chorus of “Janice STFU” came from a demo he wrote.
The suit names Drake, OVO Sound, UMG Recordings, and Universal Music Publishing as defendants.
2020
OVO sues Bellroy over owl logo
Lawsuit filed
October's Very Own (OVO) filed a lawsuit against Bellroy, alleging that Bellroy changed its owl logo to resemble OVO's and that its footwear products benefit from the resemblance. OVO is seeking an injunction against Bellroy and Clae and a share of profits from the collaboration.
Source excerpt
OVO is asking for an injunction to stop Bellroy and Clae from selling anything that looks similar to their owl.
OVO has filed a law suit against Bellroy, claiming that the company's recent move into footwear means its products benefit from resembling OVO's.