Musicians are at war over copyright of the phrase "I Am"    

Pharrell filed papers in an New York City court asking for a judge to rule that his use of 'i am OTHER' does not invoke on will.i.am's rights

By Erin Geiger Smith (Reuters) - Music producer Pharrell Williams filed a lawsuit Monday asking a U.S. court to rule he has not violated any trademark that Black Eyed Peas rapper will.i.am owns for the phrase "I AM." The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan federal court, said that will.i.am, whose real name is William Adams, has repeat...

will.i.am is taking back previous claims that he is suing Pharrell Williams' 'i am OTHER' brand.

will.i.am has filed suit against Pharrell's 'i am OTHER' brand, with the former claiming in court documents that he owns the trademark on the phrase 'I Am.'