It might seem like the term “Material Girl” belongs solely to pop diva Madonna, who has been living large under the nickname since 1985. But, according to a clothing company called L.A. Triumph, Inc, Madonna doesn't own the rights to the “Material Girl” trademark.
TMZ reports that the company has filed a lawsuit alleging that they have been marketing “Material Girl” clothing since 1997. They take issue with Madonna's new line of juniors clothing for Macy's, arguing that the pop singer's use of the term has created consumer.