One Direction are a 5 piece British boyband who formed during the X Factor and came 3rd overall. Although they did not win they have done incredibly well all over the world and are currently doing their world tour.
Whilst visiting America, an issue was brought up about the boys having the same band name as another 5 piece boyband from the USA. The US band has stated that One Direction knew that they had the same name but decided to go along with choosing the name because they didn't think that they would ever travel to America because they never anticipated how succesful they would actually become. However, they travelled to America for a month and arrived home last week before travelling straight to Australia for their concert in Sydney.
Once the boys had landed in America, the US One Direction had the right to sue the english band because they were now in their country and making fame out of their name. The US boyband stated that 'the British lads have the likes of Simon Cowell backing them up and supporting their career. We have no one. They can afford to pay us the money that we are asking for and still be successful, this could be our chance to make it.' They also said that the money wasn't the main reason that they are sueing the Bristish boy band. They said that what they do in their band is out of love and passion, and the money will just help them along their way to stardom.
The case is being taken to court, along with Simon Cowell, and are being charged £600,000 in damage costs and also three times the profits made by the boys.
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