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Benito Fernández Announces Legal Action Over Zara x Bad Bunny 'Benito Antonio' Capsule

He says the collection risks confusing customers with his registered BENITO brand.

Overview

  • Benito Fernández posted publicly that he has instructed his lawyers to pursue legal measures and has asked for the cessation of sales, promotion and distribution of the 'Benito Antonio' collection.
  • The capsule, reported as a Zara collaboration with Bad Bunny, uses the artist’s given name and was released with a wide range of garments and accessories tied to the singer’s aesthetic.
  • Fernández framed the move as protection of a four-decade career and a registered BENITO trademark that he says could be harmed by consumer association or market confusion.
  • Fernández, who issued his post Friday, said his legal team will advance actions aimed at making Zara recognize his registered rights and stop commercialization under the contested name.
  • The dispute has prompted broad social-media and press discussion about how celebrity-name collaborations intersect with existing trademarks and could lead to cross-border court proceedings if not resolved.