Music legend Rudolph Isley, a founding member of the iconic R&B group The Isley Brothers, has reportedly filed a lawsuit against his younger brother Ronald Isley

Music legend Rudolph Isley, a founding member of the iconic R&B group The Isley Brothers, has reportedly filed a lawsuit against his younger brother Ronald Isley, accusing him of unlawfully using the group's trademark without permission.

According to court documents, Rudolph Isley alleges that Ronald has been performing and recording under the name "The Isley Brothers" without his consent. Rudolph, who retired from the group in 1989, claims that the trademark and goodwill associated with the group's name should be jointly owned by the surviving founding members, which include Rudolph, Ronald, and Ernie Isley. The legal dispute appears to have arisen from the increasing commercial value of the Isley Brothers' brand.

The Isley Brothers, a group that initially formed in the 1950s, has produced numerous chart-topping hits over the decades. They have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and have received multiple Grammy Awards.

While family disputes involving trademark and intellectual property rights are not uncommon in the entertainment industry, this situation is particularly disheartening for fans of the legendary group. The outcome of the lawsuit will likely depend on the terms of any past agreements between the brothers and how the court interprets those agreements in relation to the current dispute.

It is unclear how this legal battle will impact the group's future activities, but many fans are hopeful that the brothers will find a way to resolve their differences amicably and continue to contribute to the world of music.