Kardashian Makeup Line Slapped with $10 Million Lawsuit

 According to Yahoo news, The Kardashian sisters’ makeup line, Khroma, has been slapped with a copyright infringement lawsuit and it’s not the first time the family has been accused of stealing someone else’s ideas.

Lee Tillett, a makeup artist from Florida, has officially filed suit against the Kardashians in Los Angeles superior court. She is suing for $10 million dollars in damages, claiming the Kardashians stole the name of her makeup line, Kroma, which was founded in 2004, and simply added an “h.”

Apparently the Kardashians couldn’t resist beginning the business’s name with the letter “k.” All five sisters and mom Kris have names beginning with the letter K. Their fashion label is called the Kardashian Kollection for Sears and their line for OPI nail polish is called Kardashian Kolor.

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“I developed the Kroma line myself, built my business through my own hard work, and took the legal steps necessary to protect it,” Tillett said in an interview with the Orlando Sentinel. “And yet I have now been forced into legal battle with the Kardashians simply because they have decided to take something that doesn’t belong to them.”

Yahoo! Shine reached out to Tillett’s legal representative, but didn’t receive a response at press time.

This is not the first time the Kardashians have faced legal action in regards to Khroma. Back in October, another makeup line called Chroma threatened to sue the Kardashians unless they changed the name of the brand.

Michael Rey, co-owner of Chroma Makeup, told TMZ that the reality stars’ new range “cheapens” his line and “creates confusion in the marketplace.” With the beauty market so oversaturated, it’s not an unfair complaint. Though Rey went even further in the same interview to say his customers would be “embarrassed” to find they had purchased a Kardashian brand in error.

At the time this article was written, suspiciously, the U.S. version of the Khroma Beauty website appeared to be down, but the European version was up and running.

The Kardashians did indeed change the name after the threat from Chroma Makeup, and Boldface Licensing + Branding, the company that owns the Kardashian license, claimed they had gone through several steps to secure the brand’s originality and name, telling the Huffington Post, “Boldface Licensing + Branding has gone through the appropriate legal channels in obtaining the rights to use the name Khroma Beauty by Kourtney, Kim and Khloé in the Color Category with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, making all proper legal filings.”

Shine reached out to Boldface Licensing + Branding but did not receive a response.

The KK perfume logo is very similar to this necklace by jewelry designer Korcula.Aside from troubles with the family makeup line, the Kardashians have faced several accusations in years past for stealing ideas in their various businesses. Back in 2010, Shine’s own Joanna Douglas wrote about Kim’s theft of a jewelry designer’s double K design that she then used as the logo for her Kim Kardashian perfume.

Even earlier, in 2009, Kim debuted a dress for her Kardashian/Bebe line that looked markedly similar to a style from Fendi’s Fall 2009 collection that she had been photographed wearing. She claimed on a blog post that the design was merely “inspired by” Fendi’s look. “But copying very distinctive, unique details like adding a hood to a dress, or a leather corset is not only unoriginal, it’s a knock off, Douglas wrote. “That’s not using inspiration, that’s stealing!”

The look from Fendi alongside Kim’s design.And nearly every bag in the Kardashian Kollection of handbags released in 2011 looked almost identical to existing bags from major designers that the Kardasians love and wear, like Balenciaga, Chloe, Alexander Wang, Hermes, YSL, Chanel, and more. In fact, one bag from the Kardashian Kollection was pulledafter designer Monica Botkier sent a cease-and-desist letter to Sears on distributing the bag that she claimed was a knock-off of her design.

Though the status of the lawsuit is unclear, it’s obvious that Lee Tillett will have plenty examples of the Kardashians’ past copyright infringement debacles to back up her claim in court. It’s a novel idea, but perhaps the Kardashians should opt for original business ideas from now on.

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Meet Kim Kardashian’s Look ALike That Will Be In Kanye West’s Perfect B*tch Video

 

She’s def got the same curves as Kim! Meet Mony…aka Jasmine. A California girl who’s getting a lot of attention for her ghost-like Kim K similarity (check out her donk) and is rumored to be Yeezy’s “Perfect *itch” before he got all boo’d up with her more-famous twin.

After reading up on this model chick, we found out that she’s actually a health freak and an aspiring pilot.

Check out the pics in the flip and let us know what you think?? Does she resemble Kim?

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Kim & Kanye Put Their Swirly Alien Heads Pics On Display

“They’re calling me an alien, a big headed astronaut..”

Kim and Kanye take their love and attention slorin’ out of this world. Last night Kimmy Cakes posted photobooth pics with her boo-thang Yeezy, with trippy effects on them that made the two look like a swirled up alien couple.

Although, the duo seem to be having a good ole’ time, it appears Yeezy has some rolled up yahmean in his hand, and is ready to have an encounter of the 69th kind with his girl.

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Lawyers For Kris Humphries & Kim Kardashian Will Square Off In Court Today

According to TMZ: Lawyers for Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian will square off in court today and — in technical legal terms — we’re told the judge will force Kris to either s**t or get off the pot.

Lawyers for both sides must tell the judge what they have done to either settle the case or prepare for trial.  As TMZ has previously reported … Kris has refused to settle, even though he signed what we’re told is an iron-clad prenup that give him zilch in the 72-day marriage.

What makes things puzzling …. even though Kris won’t settle, he hasn’t prepared for trial. In fact, we know Kris’ lawyers have not even taken Kim’s deposition … this, despite the fact the judge said all depos must be in the can by today’s hearing.

As we previously reported, Kris’ lawyers have said they want to put reality TV on trial, but it’s unclear what their end game is because Kris has no damages. He made hundreds of thousands of bucks off “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” as well as the wedding special, and he signed a $24 million basketball contract — and the notoriety that made him a celeb didn’t hurt the negotiations.

Short story .. it’s almost certain the judge will not screw around with the case by prolonging it. If Kris doesn’t want to walk away with a clean divorce, the judge will almost certainly set the case for trial — whether Kris and his legal team are prepared or not.

We’re not so cynical to believe Kris is dragging things out because he likes the publicity.

Interesting-wonder will Kanye be in the court room?!?!!

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Kim & Kanye On Their Own Reality Show

Kanye should not be getting a reality tv-it’s not his thing! He’s too famous for that!

Kim Kardashian And Kanye West Rumored To Get Own Spin Off Show

Surprise, surprise.

Although this has yet to be confirmed by E!, it’s being heavily reported that Kim and her controversial couple-ship with Kanye West will be hitting the reality show circuit sooner than later.

Kim Kardashian is set to get her own Keeping Up With The Kardashians spin-off with current boyfriend Kanye West following the A-list couple as they travel the world.

According to HollywoodLife the hottest couple on the planet are keen on the cameras capturing their fabulous life and will reportedly focus on their adventures in fashion and music.

“The cameras will follow the couple as they travel around the world, primarily in London, Paris, Italy and New York,” an insider claimed.
“They want to show the plush life of Kim & Kanye. Kris thinks Kim should focus more on fashion and develop a line with Kanye, since he is so heavily involved in that world.”

‘Momager’ Kris Jenner is said to be delighted at the news and is pushing to get the ‘Church In The Wild’ star is keen to get the rapper on screen as much as possible.

The insider added: “Kris thinks this would bring in huge ratings. [She] is hoping Kanye’s famous friends like Jay Z and Beyonce will be ok with being filmed for certain segments.”

“And lets face it the family has a $40 million deal with E! and they need to deliver the goods!”

While his girlfriend is more experienced with living life on camera, it seems Kanye is all for the idea and is keen to impress his in-laws.

“Apparently Kanye loves the idea!” the source claimed.

“Kanye really likes Kris, so he will try and make her happy. Both Kim and Kanye love the camera and love the attention.”

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LMAO: The Kardashian Klan in 10 Years?

LMBO:

According to Sandra Rose:

The blogosphere continues to poke fun at the painfully image-conscious Kardashian women. Yesterday a photoshopped image of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian (as the Klumps) went viral on the internet. The same prankster behind that photo is likely responsible for this age-proggression image of the Kardashian sisters: Kourtney, Khloe, and Kim — as they might look when menopause kicks in in about 10 years.

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Kim & Kanye Spotted In Cali Doing What They Do Best-SHOP!!!

Kanye West and girlfriend Kim Kardashian were seen getting some retail therapy in California recently.

 

 

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were spotted at the Westfield Topanga Plaza in Woodland Hills, California yesterday.  The twosome rocked their hoodies–Kim in black and ‘Ye in grey–and their fave black leather pants.

 

Though they walked in empty-handed, the couple exited with several bags.

Maybe Kim bought Kanye a few gifts to celebrate his concert weekend at Revel before the hpped in the black Lambo.

 

Kanye FINALLY made his debut on “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” last night. Watch it below:

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KIM KARDASHIAN & KANYE WEST Black and Blue

Kim Kardashian and current boyfriend Kanye West continued their trip to London by embracing their monochromatic differences — KK decked out all in black, KW all in denim blue.

Kim has been in town to promote the upcoming season of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” and attend the FIFI UK Fragrance Awards.

Kanye has been in town to watch Kim promote the upcoming season of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” and attend the FIFI UK Fragrance Awards.

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Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Make Their Rounds Across The Pond

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are across the pond in the UK hitting up events and prepping for the Watch The Throne 5-night O2 arena stint kicking off tomorrow night.  Check out their pics from the The FiFi UK Fragrance Awards.

Kanye West was spotted outside of his hotel in London earlier today.  Love a man in a tailored white jacket. Lookin’ good ‘Ye.

And then my fashion high was curbed.  He later returned to escort his navy maxi dress wearing girlfriend, Kim Kardashian, out for the evening.

The pair were attending The FiFi UK Fragrance Awards held at The Brewery in East London.

It’s perfect timing for Kim and Kanye in London as he prepares for his O2 concerts and she launches her new fragrance all at the same time.  And of course….the cameras never stop rolling…

 

Photos via Gotcha Images / Splash News / PacificCoastNews / FameFlynet Pictures

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Madam Prezident: Between Ray-J, Reggie, Kris, & Kanye Who Did Kim Test For H.I.V?!?!

Okay-I can’t keep quiet-something must be said-Kim Kardashian has been passed around in the industry. First it was Ray J, Reggie Bush, Kris Humphries, and now Kanye West!!!

This new love Kanye West has found is a major disappointment, however I can’t help but wonder-WHO HAS BEEN TESTED FOR H.I.V? America is flooded with the promotion of Sex, but as we make every move Kim Kardashian makes a topic of discussion the real question is…

Of the relatively promiscuous men we are aware of Kim being with-Who cared enough to get tested before engaging into sex?  Do you really think they can get with that many women and not have a whole bunch of STDs?  Do people care enough to even ask these questions, or are they just caught up in the glamour of it all?

They fly all over the world-24/7 who in the hell flew into a doctor’s office?

Kim Kardashian is the world’s most beautiful, well dressed WHORE…Only In America-A whore will be praised!

What all these celebrities have in common-they all have been connected sexually!

 

 

 

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