Nattan Crashs Court controversies with the musical artist

The judicial dispute between the singers Nattan and Natanzinho Lima revolves around the use of the art name “Nattanzinho”. Both work in distinct musical genres – Nattan in Forró and Natanzinho Lima in arrocha – and now formally face to face to decide who can use the brand in the Brazilian music scene. The controversy has reached the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), responsible for the recording of trademarks in the country.

According to the process, Natanzinho Lima claims that he used the artistic nickname for a longer time, which, according to him, would have given him the priority law to registration. Nattan, on the other hand, has the official registration of the “Nattanzinho” brand with Inpi and holds the commercial rights connected to the name. The dispute, therefore, provides not only issues of nomenclature, but also commercial interests and artistic identity.

In a statement, Nattan’s staff clarified that there is no animosity among the artists. “We do not oppose the record of” Natanzinho Lima “,” said the declaration. However, the team disputes the exclusive use of the name of Lima “Natanzinho”. The justification presented is to avoid confusion with the public, since “Nattanzinho” is directly associated with Nattan’s professional trajectory.

The controversy intensified from November 2024, when Nattan formalized the request for registration with INPI. In response, Lima presented a dispute, starting the legal impasse. Currently, the agency continues to analyze the documents and evidence presented by both sides, which try to demonstrate the continuous and consolidated use of the brand.

While the process continues to be elaborated, Nattan continues to use the name “Nattanzinho” in its social networks and in its public commitments. The artist resisted strongly to the consolidation of his brand, in particular to guarantee the distinction in the music market. In fact, the permanence of this use can be a relevant factor in the final decision of the EPI.

Lieuably, the situation raises important copyright discussions, record of artistic names and identity in the universe of popular music. After all, the brand is a central element in the construction of the public image of an artist. In this context, the inpi decision can establish an important precedent for similar cases in the Brazilian artistic environment.

Source: Terra