Former frontman and member of Journey, Steve Perry, withdrew his lawsuit against his ex-bandmates over the trademarking of 20 of the band's songs.
The legal battle between Perry and his former Journey bandmates started in 2022 when he filed a lawsuit against them. Neil Schon and Jonathan Cain owned the trademark registrations for many of the band's hits.
That allowed them to use its names "on T-shirts, hoodies and other forms of apparel, making it easier for the band to sue someone selling those items."
However, Perry responded with a legal move saying that they had an agreement that required unanimous consent for any business decision. He accused the two of "fraud on the trademark office."
Schon revealed the development on Twitter Friday night, confirming Perry withdrew the lawsuit earlier that day. He shared proof of the cancelation, writing, "So much for JC trying to throw me under the bus as he claimed I was blatantly trying to rip off SP while collecting the checks for the very diligent work my wife and I did to protect our Merch. Time for coffee."
So much for JC trying to throw me under the bus as he claimed I was blatantly trying to rip off SP while collecting the checks for the very diligent work my wife and I did to protect our Merch. Time for coffee 👍🏽 pic.twitter.com/xsGQBr0wob
— NEAL SCHON MUSIC (@NealSchonMusic) January 7, 2023
The attached photo, which was a copy of the withdrawal document, stated that Perry - the petitioner - filed a withdrawal on Jan. 4. The court said the cancelation "is denied with prejudice." According to the Ultimate Classic Rock & Culture, it means that Perry can never re-file the petition again.
On the brighter side, Schon disclosed that the members could talk again as they were, hinting at their improved relationship.
But at the same time, he also hit his bandmate Cain and referred to the dispute over the company's credit card again.
Neil Schon VS Jonathan Cain
Perry's withdrawal happened amid Schon and Cain's separate legal battle.
In the past months, the two members have been jabbing at each other due to American Express card-related issues. Schon first filed a lawsuit in Contra Costa and accused Cain of setting up the American Express card for the band without informing him.
He also claimed he had been using it despite the fact that the band's funds flow into it.
On the other hand, Cain said Schon was the one using it for "personal use."
In December, Schon filed a cease-and-desist against Cain to prevent him from performing "Don't Stop Believin'" at Mar-a-Lago.
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