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Marcus Chen

Markets & Equities Correspondent

Marcus Chen has covered global equity markets for 12 years, reporting on earnings season, stock listings, and corporate deal activity across US and Asian exchanges. He holds a CFA charter and previously worked as an equity research associate at a Singapore brokerage before moving into financial journalism. His reporting focuses on translating quarterly results and M&A activity into plain-language coverage for retail investors.

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  • earnings
  • mergers-acquisitions
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Fender Escalates Stratocaster Copyright Dispute, Targets Yamaha

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Fender Escalates Stratocaster Copyright Dispute, Targets Yamaha

Jul 14, 2026

Fender has expanded its legal campaign to protect the iconic Stratocaster guitar design, sending a notice letter to industry giant Yamaha. The move follows a favorable European court ruling and signals a significant escalation in the battle over intellectual property in the music instrument market.