It’s About Time: Red Hot Chili Peppers Sue Showtime Over “Californication”

I was wondering how long it would take for this to happen.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have sued Showtime, whose series Californication has the same name as the band’s 1999 album.

The lawsuit alleges unfair competition, dilution of the value of the name and unjust enrichment, claiming the title is “inherently distinctive, famous … and immediately associated in the mind of the consumer” with the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

“Californication is the signature CD, video and song of the band’s career, and for some TV show to come along and steal our identity is not right,” the band’s lead singer, Anthony Kiedis, said in a statement.

The show features a character named “Dani California,” which is also the title of a Red Hot Chili Peppers song released in 2006, the lawsuit noted.

Source: It’s About Time: Red Hot Chili Peppers Sue Showtime Over “Californication”

Published 11/19/07 by

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Our boys aren't stupid Showtime !! Saw it advertised, couldn't believe it and assumed the Peppers ok'd it, but now the truth be told Showtime was just trying to get their's free!! Losers ! Now your gonna get yours Showtime !! Rock on RHCP !!

Anonymous 2/19/08 Reply
This is horrible! How could this stupid show steal something that meant so much to RHCP?????!!!!!!
And to name a character Dani California!
What nerve! They might be a fan ((whoever sreated it)) but that is no reason to go stealing it off them.

Anonymous 11/20/07 Reply