The Doobie Brothers File Lawsuit Over Their Name [Video]

The Doobie Brothers have filed a lawsuit against a cover band over the use of their name. The 70s rockers are suing folk-rock cover duo Doobie Decibel System (DDS) suggesting the duo’s name is “confusingly similar” to theirs.

While they may have a point, you gotta love the name 'Doobie Decibel System', don't you? It puts terms invoking sound, libraries and getting high into one beautiful little box.

The Doobie Brothers also say it violates their trademarks of the words “Doobie Brothers” and “Doobies," which they trademarked for musical performances back in 1982.

The Doobie Decibel System (come on, that name is as hysterical as it is GENIUS) is made up of Jason Crosby and Roger McNamee, who are both well-known performers. Crosby has played with Eric Clapton, Bob Weir and others, while McNamee belongs to the jam band Moonalice.

The Doobie Brothers argue that because DDS performs 70s era rock songs they are direct competitors. They are seeking punitive damages for trademark infringement, false designation of origin and unfair competition. They also want the duo to stop using the name.

Here's a video of the Doobie Decibel System so you can make up your own mind.