Golden Globes Sues Golden Globe Foundation for Trademark Infringement
There's a legal battle going on with the 84th Golden Globe Awards. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has filed a lawsuit against Penske Media Corporation (PMC), claiming they engaged in monopolistic practices and misrepresentation during the 2023 sale of the Golden Globes to Dick Clark Productions. In response, the Golden Globes have taken legal action against the Golden Globe Foundation (GGF) on September 30, accusing them of trademark infringement and unfair competition for using the GOLDEN GLOBE name without permission. They are seeking an injunction and damages. Nate Miller, speaking for GGF, mentioned that the foundation was created in 2023 as part of that sale agreement. The deadline for submissions for the 2027 Golden Globes is October 30, and the event will be held on January 10, hosted by Nikki Glaser.
Key facts
- The 84th annual Golden Globes Awards are months away.
- The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) sued Penske Media Corporation (PMC) two months ago over the 2023 purchase of the Golden Globes.
- The Penske-controlled Golden Globes sued the Golden Globe Foundation (GGF) for trademark infringement and unfair competition on September 30.
- The lawsuit seeks an injunction and unspecified damages against GGF.
- GGF rejected a 2025 cease-and-desist letter and cut off licensing negotiations in July when Raffi Boghosian took over.
- GGF spokesman Nate Miller stated the foundation was created in 2023 as part of the sale deal.
- The submission deadline for the 2027 Golden Globes is October 30.
- Nikki Glaser will host the Golden Globes for a third time on January 10, airing live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Entities
Artists
- Conan O'Brien
- Bowen Yang
- Shane Gillis
- Nikki Glaser
- Raffi Boghosian
- Nate Miller
- Todd Boehly
- Ron Perlman
- Tom Rhys Harries
- Naomi Ackie
Institutions
- Golden Globes
- Golden Globe Foundation
- Hollywood Foreign Press Association
- Penske Media Corporation
- Dick Clark Productions
- Sidley Austin
- CBS
- Paramount+
- Netflix
- Eldridge
- Robb Report
- Deadline
- PMX
- Midjourney
- Eldridge Industries
- Globes LLC
- NBC
- Los Angeles Times
- Variety
- The Hollywood Reporter
- Rolling Stone
- Billboard
Locations
- Hollywood
- United States
- Los Angeles
- California
- Beverly Hills