A former Geffen Records art director claims that he, not Kurt Cobain, created Nirvana's smiley-face logo, which has been at the center of a legal dispute between the band and designer Marc Jacobs.

The toothpaste brand Colgate introduced a new logo a few years ago, adding a smile to its traditional wordmark. But something was missing from the design: teeth. The brand is now putting that right in ...

A firm managing Nirvana's copyrights has refuted a graphic artist's ownership claim over the grunge band’s famous smiley face logo. The complicated legal drama began in 2018 when Nirvana LLC sued high ...

But Jacobs doubts that Cobain and his band created the smiley face logo in the first place, as The Hollywood Reporter revealed Wednesday (Nov. 27). Via the designer's counterclaims the previous day, ...

TMZ is reporting that the Nirvana camp is suing high-end fashion designer Marc Jacobs for stealing their iconic smiley face logo. Jacobs' new product line, titled Bootleg Redux Grunge, features a ...

FAYETTEVILLE -- A friendly face is returning to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. as part of the retailer's continuing efforts to emphasize its commitment to low prices and customer service. Smiley, the retailer's ...

Celebrating 50 years of spreading feel-good news, The Smiley Company is releasing a milestone collection inspired by its more than 400 global collaborations and the cultural influence that the smiley ...

Rich in both heritage and purpose, the Smiley story is one most brands would kill for. 45 years ago Franklin Loufrani developed a promotion on a French newspaper France Soir to highlight positive news ...

FROM disputes over their iconic smiley logo to debate over their ‘Rape Me’ song, here’s a deep dive in the controversies that have plagued Nirvana over the years. Nirvana fans are bracing for a new ...

An ongoing legal battle between grunge icons Nirvana and fashion designer Marc Jacobs revolves around a blissed-out smiley face known to rock fans around the world — recognizable for its crooked grin, ...