Pharrell Williams is facing a second legal dispute, in as many years, brought by longtime business and creative partner Chad Hugo. Hugo had filed a notice of opposition in 2024 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, disputing Williams’ trademark registration filing for The Neptunes musical production duo they founded. The move at the time, according to his representative, “surprised” Williams, whose goal was to prevent a third party from getting the trademark. Hugo is now accusing Williams of withholding profits and financial records in a federal lawsuit filed Friday. “The lawsuit filed is premature as there may not even be a dispute between the parties,” according to a statement provided by Williams’ representative on Tuesday.