Sara Landry's Company Sues Former Management Over Trademarks

New York Federal Lawsuit Targets Trademark Use

Landry IP LLC filed a lawsuit on October 6 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against Night Night Ltd, which operates as The Night Department, and Prepare to Flash. The complaint alleges the defendants continued using trademarks connected to Sara Landry and Hekate Records in music distribution and management business after the relationship ended in late October 2025.

According to the filing, Landry IP LLC owns the trademarks and argues the continued use could have suggested The Night Department still represented Landry and her label. The conflict extended to Hekate Records' distribution account with Believe, which Prepare to Flash allegedly refused to transfer when Landry's representatives sought control.

Ownership Dispute Predates Trademark Case

Tensions over ownership had already emerged before the U.S. case. The complaint states the former management team sought 50% ownership of Sara Landry's music and 50% ownership of Hekate Records. Her side argues those interests were sought without appropriate payment and conflicted with her intention to retain control of both. The Night Department disputes the wider account and says the relevant ownership provisions appeared in the management agreement.

Landry's side has also alleged problems involving communication, touring support and management of Hekate Records. The Night Department has denied doing anything that justified ending the agreement.

Parallel UK Proceedings Focus on Contract Breach

Before the U.S. lawsuit, The Night Department filed suit against Sara Landry in the UK in July 2026, accusing her of breaching the management agreement by ending the relationship without sufficient grounds. Landry later responded with counterclaims of her own.

The two cases cover different aspects of the same dispute. The UK proceedings focus on whether Landry had the right to terminate the management agreement, while the U.S. case focuses on alleged trademark use after that relationship ended. Neither court has reached a final judgment.

Artist Control at the Center

Landry has framed the dispute around an artist's control over their name, music and career. In a statement reported by Billboard, she said ownership and artists' rights remain deeply important to her and that she intends to continue advocating for artists to control their work.

Through the U.S. lawsuit, Landry IP LLC is seeking to stop the alleged unauthorized trademark use and recover profits or damages connected to it. No specific dollar amount has been disclosed publicly. The dispute unfolds shortly before Sara Landry releases her second studio album, Divine Intervention, on October 16.