Hinder Sues Former Lead Singer

Members of the Oklahoma-based rock band Hinder have filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the group’s former lead singer.

Austin Winkler
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Rock On The Range, Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH

The lawsuit filed Friday in federal court in Oklahoma City alleges Austin John Winkler unlawfully used and the band’s trademark to promote his solo career after leaving Hinder in 2013.

A Winkler representative didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking comment Tuesday.

The lawsuit, first reported by The Oklahoman, says an agreement with former bandmates allows Winkler to promote himself as “Austin Winkler, formerly of Hinder.” But the suit claims promotional material for a 2016 tour suggests his performances were as or on behalf of Hinder.

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