Robert Clivillés

“filed Aug. 14 in the eastern district of New York in United States District Court. He charges Williams with defamation, fraud, trademark infringement, fraud, unfair competition and breach of contract…”

“On May 29, 2026,” the suit says, “Williams posted a seven-minute video to the official C+C Music Factory account, which he controls through his fraudulent trademark claim, filmed while sitting on a t…”

“collecting five thousand to ten thousand dollars per unauthorized show worldwide”

“In 2005, it says, Williams registered “C and C Music Factory” as a trademark, which was canceled in 2012.”

“Williams was granted the registration in 2015.”

“the proceeding was dismissed with prejudice on June 25, 2018 solely due to Plaintiff’s prior counsel’s failure to file a trial brief.”

“Williams allegedly doubled down on June 12 by issuing a new single, “Into the Future,” under the C+C Music Factory name.”

“In June, Clivilles posted a reply on one of Williams’ IG posts, demanding, “Please separate yourself from C&C Music Factory, you had and have nothing to do with it, in any of its conception musically…”