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The British boy band One Direction is being sued by a much lesser known American band — also called One Direction and now, the Americans are out for blood they are demanding the Brits change their name.

The U.S. One Direction just filed the lawsuit, claiming they formed in 2009 — an entire year before the UK band members even knew each other — and have since developed a considerable following this side of the Atlantic.

In addition to building a reputation around the name, the Americans claim they also beat the Brits in a race to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office — filing a trademark application for “One Direction” long before their UK counterparts.

Here are Videos from Both Groups

Now, the Americans are asking for a court order and requiring the Brits to change their name.

Simon Cowell has yet to respond to the lawsuit.