South Africa, May 29 -- Confessions of a showgirl

The lawsuit, filed in California federal court, argues that Wade has used the "Confessions of a Showgirl" name since 2014 through a newspaper column, live performances, podcasts and entertainment projects tied to her experiences in the Las Vegas entertainment industry.

According to court filings, Wade claims Swift's use of The Life of a Showgirl creates "reverse confusion" - a trademark concept where a larger, more famous brand overwhelms a smaller existing one, leading audiences to believe the original creator copied the bigger act.

The dispute intensified after the United States Patent and Trademark Office reportedly suspended an application linked to Swift's team seeking to trademark...