The Insignia Group, producers of the Miss Universe™ Ghana pageant have issued an unqualified dissociation with an event held under the name of “Exquisite Face of the Universe” as well as its organizers. The Miss Universe™ organization has stated categorically that it has no connection whatsoever with the event covered in recent publications of the Ghanaian media. The Insignia Group, together with its franchisor The Miss Universe™ Organization headquartered in New York is taking a serious look at this trademark infringement. The “Universe” trademark is the property of The Miss Universe™ Organization, jointly owned by Donald Trump and NBC Universal Television. The organizers of the “Exquisite Face of the Universe” received unfavorable press reviews during the pre and post final event held in October 2008. Of major concern is that most of these headlines refer to the event in the headlines as “... UNIVERSE PAGEANT” thus leading the public to believe in error that the long-standing Miss Universe™ Ghana pageant brand is associated with this event.
One such headline reads “Court Restrains Organizers of Universe Pageant” (The Gazette, Issue No: 031008. Page 6) and the Miss Universe™ Ghana organization demands proper distinction between its brand and the said attempt at a pageant. The Miss Universe™ Ghana competitions have nothing to do with the “Exquisite Face of the Universe” or any other such pretensions.
With its hard-earned reputation and prestige, The Miss Universe™ Ghana organization assures the public in no uncertain terms that it is committed to cutting-edge productions and is dedicated to showcasing its brand and the delegates that bear it name in the most flattering light. The Insignia Group DOES NOT and WILL NOT engage in below-par events. As the official license holder of the Miss Universe ™ in Ghana, The Miss Universe™ Ghana organization strives to represent its brand name with professionalism and the highest standards and to the satisfaction of its partners.
The Miss Universe™ Ghana hallmark as the crown jewel of pageantry in Ghana since 1996 has been in producing memorable, world-class events and featuring strong, intelligent and successful delegates. Some of the brand’s past title holders include Miss Ekuba Cudjoe – who made Top 10 in 1999; Maame Esi Acquah, Stephanie Walkins-Fia, Menaye Donkor – all Top 12 or Top 15 candidates. These remarkable young women are all accomplished people in their own right and are true ambassadors and living testaments of the Miss Universe™ brand.
Henceforth, and until some settlement is reached between it and other groups laying claim to its brand and reputation, The Insignia Group – producers of The Miss Universe™ Ghana competitions, request all journalists to accurately distinguish and separate our brand name from all others.
