Published 16 January 2018

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Louise Randell

Rihanna sues her own dad in war over brand name

Rihanna is suing her own dad in a war over her brand.

The pop star, 30, is taking Ronald Fenty to court amid allegations he’s using a name she’s already trademarked.

In the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ.com , Rihanna claims she has the rights to use her surname Fenty on her business ventures.

She’s accusing dad Ronald of infringing on her copyright by setting up his own talent agency in 2017 and calling it Fenty Entertaintment.

In the documents, the Umbrella star claims her father and a business partner also falsely advertised themselves as her representatives.

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Rihanna attends the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna event at Sephora on September 14, 2018 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images)

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Singer Rihanna attends the 4th annual Diamond Ball at Cipriani Wall Street on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 03: Rihanna attends the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Anniversary Event at Overseas Passenger Terminal on October 3, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Caroline McCredie/Getty Images for Fenty Beauty by Rihanna)

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He’s also accused of attempting to file a trademark for the name Fenty to use on a chain of boutique hotels.

The singer’s team claim they have sent numerous cease and desist letters to Ronald ordering him to stop using the trademarked name.

TMZ reports Rihanna’s lawyers are now asking a judge in the US to grant an injunction banning Ronald from using Fenty and grant her damages.

Related slideshow: Rihanna – Style file (Provided by Photo services)

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Known for her risque fashion choices, Rihanna is one of the trendiest music artists. Playing by her own rules, the Barbados-born singer has made some interesting and memorable public appearances over the years. Let’s take a look.

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In a Alexis Mabille Couture outfit at the Diamond Ball in New York City, New York, U.S., on Sept. 13, 2018.

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In an Isabel Marant top and skirt at the Savage X Fenty pop-up shop in London, England, on June 15, 2018.

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In a gold Poiret draped dress at the “Ocean’s 8” premiere in London on June 13, 2018.

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In a Matthew Adams Dolan dress during an appearance at Clara Lionel Foundation event in New York City, New York, on June 6, 2018.

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In a ruffled, metallic Givenchy dress with an asymmetrical hemline, paired with a matching clutch, single-strap heels, Le Vian rings and Bvlgari jewelry at “Ocean’s 8” world premiere in New York City on June 5, 2018.

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In a babydoll dress from her collection at the launch of her lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty, in New York City on May 10, 2018.

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In a Maison Margiela outfit with a bejeweled papal miter at the Met Gala in New York City on May 7, 2018.

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In a leather dress by Versace with a Barocco buckle belt at the launch of her cosmetics line in Milan, Italy, on April 5, 2018.

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In a chocolate-colored Alexandre Vauthier trench coat and matching boots at the Grammy Awards on Jan. 28, 2018, in New York City.

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In a casual bomber jacket paired with white boots, heading through JFK airport, on Nov. 5, 2017, in New York City.

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At the launch of Fenty Puma by Rihanna AW17 collection on Oct. 13, 2017, in New York City.

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In a Tom Ford denim ensemble on Oct. 12, 2017, in New York City.

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In a Marianna Senchina dress at the launch of Fenty Beauty by Rihanna in Madrid, Spain, on Sept. 23, 2017.

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In an off-shoulder dress by Calvin Klein at the launch party of Fenty Beauty by Rihanna in Paris, France, on Sept. 21, 2017.

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In a Molly Goddard dress teamed with Rene Caovilla heels and Chopard jewelry at the launch party of Fenty Beauty by Rihanna in London, England, on Sept. 19, 2017.

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In a Ralph & Russo Couture dress and Chopard jewelry at the Diamond Ball in New York City on Sept. 14, 2017.

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In an Oscar de la Renta outfit paired with Rene Caovilla shoes and Chopard jewelry at Fenty by Rihanna launch in New York City on Sept. 7, 2017.

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In a Prada top and skirt at the premiere of “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” in Saint-Denis near Paris on July 25, 2017.

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In a Giambattista Valli gown at the premiere of “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” in London on July 24, 2017.

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In a Giambattista Valli dress with Manolo Blahnik shoes at the premiere of “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on July 17, 2017.

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In a Dior dress at Young Fashion Designer: LVMH Prize 2017 event in Paris on June 16, 2017.

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In a Juun.J white dress with Giuseppe Zanotti heels at the Madeworn x Roc96 Pop-Up Event in Los Angeles on May 31, 2017.

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In a Dior Haute Couture off-white silk taffeta coat and bustier dress with Andy Wolf Eyewear custom white sunglasses at the Cannes Film Festival in France on May 19, 2017.

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In an Adam Selman gown at the Chopard SPACE Party in Cannes on May 19, 2017.

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In a Ralph & Russo Couture strapless gown featuring a black tulle overcoat at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2017.

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In an ornate floral Comme des Garçons creation at the Met Gala in New York City on May 1, 2017.

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In a cold shoulder white Dior dress at the Christian Dior show of the Paris Fashion Week on Sept. 30, 2016.

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In an Alexandre Vauthier collared gown while accepting the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 28, 2016, in New York City.

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In a vintage Thierry Mugler dress with a pair of Manolo Blahnik heels at the Billboard Music Awards on May 22, 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

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The singer appeared in a pink cowboy hat and an embellished white ensemble on the April 2016 cover of British Vogue. Rihanna also modeled the denim thigh-high boots that she designed with Manolo Blahnik.

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In a lilac Armani Privé gown at the Brit Awards on Feb. 24, 2016, in London.

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In an over-sized velvet hoodie, and a sheer black dress teamed with creeper-style boots at the Fenty Puma by Rihanna show at the New York Fashion Week on Feb. 12, 2016.

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In a golden Dior gown at her second annual Diamond Ball on Dec. 10, 2015, in Santa Monica, California, U.S.

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In an all-black ensemble, complete with black lipstick, at her eighth album artwork reveal on Oct. 7, 2015, in Los Angeles.

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In a salmon-colored Dior coat to attend the fashion house’s spring/summer 2016 show in Paris on Oct. 2, 2015.

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In a canary-yellow embroidered gown by Chinese designer Guo Pei at the Met Gala on May 4, 2015, in New York City.

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In a pink Giambattista Valli ballroom gown at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 8, 2015, in Los Angeles.

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In a rose-hued Zac Posen gown paired with a Chopard neckpiece at her first annual Diamond Ball on Dec. 11, 2014, in Los Angeles.

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In a plunging Stella McCartney tuxedo paired with a diamond choker by Giuseppe Zanotti at the British Fashion Awards on Dec. 1, 2014, in London.

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In an Altuzarra pink and white gingham print skirt suit at the premiere of “It’s Not Over” on Nov. 18, 2014, in Los Angeles.

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In a white Stella McCartney crop top and draped skirt at the Met Gala on May 5, 2014, in New York City.

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In an all-Dior look — red mink coat, a silk dress with suspenders and stockings — while attending the fashion house’s fall/winter show in Paris on Feb 28, 2014.

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In a satin Alexandre Vauthier gown at the Clive Davis and Recording Academy’s Pre-Grammy Gala on Jan. 25, 2014, in Los Angeles.

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In a Jean Paul Gaultier bustier top with a sheer lace skirt at the American Music Awards on Nov. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles.

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In a full-length Chanel cardigan paired with pearl necklaces, a Chanel purse and cream pumps at the photocall for the fashion house’s fall-winter show in Paris on July 2, 2013.

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In a red Azzedine Alaia custom-design dress at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 10, 2013, in Los Angeles.

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In a Nini Nguyen dress paired with a Christian Lacroix choker at the launch of her fragrance Nude by Rihanna on Dec. 1, 2012, in Los Angeles.

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In a menswear-inspired Damir Doma ensemble at the launch of her album, “Unapologetic,” on Nov. 20, 2012, in New York City.

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In an Adam Selman corset and skirt paired with vintage pearl sunglasses and a choker from Chanel, lace gloves by Cornelia James, and Gucci boots at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Nov. 7, 2012, in New York City.

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In a fuchsia Marchesa dress and Wilfredo Rosado jewels at the TIME 100 gala on April 24, 2012, in New York City.

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In a green Giorgio Armani custom gown during a Stella McCartney presentation during London Fashion Week on Feb. 18, 2012.

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In a Giorgio Armani gown and a golden Jimmy Choo clutch at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 12, 2012, in Los Angeles.

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In a white Max Azria white suit and nude Louboutins at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 22, 2011.

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In a Stella McCartney lace creation with a side plait and a pair of emerald Wilfredo Rosado earrings at the Met Gala on May 2, 2011, in New York City.

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In a dramatic tulle gown from Dior at the Brit Awards on Feb. 15, 2011, in London.

In a Jean Paul Gaultier creation at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 13, 2011, in Los Angeles.

In a Louise Goldin striped dress with sheer panels hosting Pure Nightclub’s New Year Party in Las Vegas on Dec. 31, 2010.

In a red Elie Saab gown at the American Music Awards on Nov. 21, 2010, in Los Angeles.

In a Christian Dior dress at the Kids’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles on March 27, 2010.

In a Marchesa laser-cut dress and ankle-strap white heels at the American Music Awards on Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles.

In a Giambattista Valli lemon-yellow ruffled gown for the BET Awards on June 24, 2008, in Los Angeles.

In a Hervé Leger off-shoulder dress at the BET Awards on June 26, 2007, in Los Angeles.

In a Zac Posen dress at the Billboard Music Awards on Dec. 4, 2006, in Las Vegas.

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The star was born Robyn Rihanna Fenty and has used her surname on several business projects, most notably her Fenty Beauty line which was launched in 2017.

She also own a lingerie brand called Savage X Fenty.

Rihanna has had a turbulent relationship with her dad in the past and he\’s been open about his past battles with drink and drugs.

However, they have got close again in recent years.

Related slideshow: Forbes’ Highest Paid Women in Music in 2018 (Provided by Photo Services)

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From Taylor Swift to Rihanna, here are the highest-paid women in music of 2018, according to Forbes.

*All figures are pre-tax earnings, from June 1, 2017, through June 1, 2018, before deducting fees for agents, managers, lawyers and estate executors.

10. Britney Spears

Annual earnings: $30 million

9. Celine Dion

Annual earnings: $31 million

8. Helene Fischer

Annual earnings: $32 million

7. Rihanna

Annual earnings: $37.5 million

6. Jennifer Lopez

Annual earnings: $47 million

5. Lady Gaga

Annual earnings: $50 million

4. Pink

Annual earnings: $52 million

3. Beyoncé

Annual earnings: $60 million

2. Taylor Swift

Annual earnings: $80 million

1. Kary Perry

Annual earnings: $83 million

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The Umbrella star was last pictured with Ronald back in November during a trip home to her native Barbados.

10. Britney Spears

9. Celine Dion

8. Helene Fischer

7. Rihanna

6. Jennifer Lopez

5. Lady Gaga

4. Pink

3. Beyoncé

2. Taylor Swift

1. Kary Perry

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