Marc Jacobs Claims Nirvana Has No Legal Right to the Smiley Face Logo

The battle over the iconic black and yellow smiley face, long associated with Nirvana merchandise, continued on Monday as Marc Jacobs International argued the logo was never actually copyrighted. The Marc Jacobs legal team has argued that errors in copyright registration made it fair game for the fashion brand to legally use, and its attorneys have pushed for a summary judgment, or a decision by the court before the case goes to trial, in Marc Jacobs' favor. The back-and-forth has been going on ...