Just as Taylor Swift celebrates a major win at the iHeartRadio Music Awards—where she took home seven awards—the global pop star is now facing a legal battle over her latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl.”

A lawsuit filed Monday in federal court by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade accuses Swift of trademark infringement, claiming the album title is too similar to Wade’s long-running brand, “Confessions of a Showgirl.”

According to the complaint, Wade first launched Confessions of a Showgirl as a column in Las Vegas Weekly in 2014, sharing personal stories from her career in entertainment.

She later expanded the concept into a live stage show and a book under the same name. In 2015, Wade secured a registered trademark from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, which eventually achieved “incontestable” status—granting her exclusive rights after years of continuous use.

The lawsuit further claims that when Swift attempted to trademark “The Life of a Showgirl,” the application was rejected for being “confusingly similar” to Wade’s existing trademark.

Despite this, Swift and her team allegedly continued using the title across a wide commercial rollout, including music distribution and merchandise, without contacting Wade.

“They continued using it anyway, expanding it across a coordinated commercial program and distributing it through retail channels reaching millions of consumers,” the complaint stated.

Wade argues that the similarity between the two titles is “immediate,” citing shared structure, phrasing, and overall commercial impression. The lawsuit also claims both brands operate within overlapping markets and target similar audiences, increasing the likelihood of confusion.

In addition to trademark infringement, the complaint accuses Swift, UMG Recordings, and its merchandising arm of unfair competition and false designation of origin—alleging that the use of the title could mislead consumers about the source of the work.

Wade’s attorney emphasized that the case is about protecting creative ownership, regardless of fame. “She registered it. She earned it. We have great respect for Swift’s talent and success, but trademark law exists to ensure that creators at all levels can protect what they’ve built,” the lawyer said.

Wade is seeking unspecified damages for what she describes as “irreparable harm” to her brand, as well as a court order preventing Swift from continuing to use the album title.

The complaint underscores the imbalance between the two parties, arguing that while Swift’s success does not hinge on a single title, Confessions of a Showgirl represents Wade’s entire professional identity.

“It is not one mark among hundreds,” the filing states. “It is the only one she has.”