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In 2016 Muñoz registered a trademark for the band's name, and began touring as the
Plimsouls, without the involvement of Case, Pahoa, or Ramirez. The Plimsouls brought legal action, which was decided in their favor; the name is owned by The Plimsouls, and "further use by Muñoz of the name would only
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