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A federal judge has officially dismissed the trademark infringement lawsuit against R&B star Chris Brown regarding his “Breezy Bowl XX” tour branding. The ruling, issued by Judge Beth Bloom, came after the plaintiff, Miami-based swimwear brand Breezy Swim, failed to secure new legal representation following the withdrawal of multiple attorneys.
The legal battle began in July 2025 when Breezy Swim and its founder, Kris Izquierdo, filed a complaint alleging that Brown’s tour name and merchandise infringed on their established trademarks. The company, which has operated since 2018 and hosts an annual runway event also called the “Breezy Bowl,” claimed that the singer’s branding caused “reverse confusion” in the marketplace. They specifically cited overlapping merchandise, such as “Team Breezy” bikinis, and the fact that Brown hosted tour after- parties at the same venues where the swimwear brand had previously held its events.
However, the litigation faltered due to a series of setbacks within the plaintiff’s legal team. The first attorney withdrew from the case in September 2025, citing a breakdown in communication with the client. A second representative departed in December 2025, citing “irreconcilable differences.” Under federal law, corporate entities like Breezy Swimwear, Inc. are prohibited from representing themselves in court and must be represented by a licensed attorney.
Judge Bloom had previously issued a stern warning to the swimwear brand, noting that the case would be axed if they did not find a new lawyer by the court-appointed deadline. When no new counsel made an appearance by late January, the judge followed through, dismissing the matter “without prejudice.” This specific legal designation means that while the current case is closed, Breezy Swim retains the right to potentially refile the lawsuit in the future if they manage to secure new legal counsel.
Throughout the brief proceedings, co-defendants Live Nation and Shopify maintained that Brown’s long-standing public association with the nickname “Breezy” predates the swimwear brand’s commercial use and carries significantly higher market recognition. While the lawsuit is currently off the docket, Brown continues to navigate a complex legal year, having recently seen a separate $500 million defamation suit against Warner Bros. Discovery dismissed just weeks prior.
