Herb gets the Platters back

Herb Reed, the only remaining member of the Platters, has secure another victory for original members of 50's and 60's bands to retain the use their names after federal Judge Phillip M Pro issued an injunction against Monroe Powell who had been using the name “The Platters Featuring the Legendary Michael Powell” in performances in Las Vegas and other venues around the country. In his 14 page ruling Judge Pro said "Only You, Herb Reed have exclusive rights to the mark "The Platters."" He enjoined Powell from using "The Platters" and "any equivalent or phonetically similar names or marks, in connection with any vocal group in any advertisements, promotional, marketing, or other materials although did allow Powell to use the name where it was made clear it was a tribute or review show.