In their response on Instagram, the Prince estate called Kotero’s lawsuit “frivolous,” asserting full ownership over the name. After posting their statement, the estate shared a handful of follow-ups in the comments, where many Prince fans appeared dismayed over their actions. This is not the first time Prince’s estate has sparred with one of Prince’s former peers and collaborators over a name. The issue did seem to resolve, at least partly, in Day’s favor, with the musician filing a trademark registration that the Prince estate did not oppose. Still, Day’s attorney told Billboard in early 2023 that the trademark was “only one of a few issues at play,” alluding to disputes over ownership rights to some of the Time’s biggest hits.