The trio (Cristi, Valter, and Boro) originally left the band in 2017 after disagreements with drummer and founder Nelu Dumitrescu, who had registered the "Iris" trademark without their approval.
Following a legal dispute over the "Iris" trademark, the Romanian rock legends split into two distinct entities in 2020. The group featuring now officially performs under the name IRIS Cristi Minculescu, Valter & Boro . Band Status and Name Dispute
In June 2020, a Romanian court ruled that the "Iris" trademark could no longer be used alone. Both parties must append the names of their members. This resulted in two separate bands: "Iris Cristi Minculescu, Valter & Boro" and "Iris Nelu Dumitrescu".
The band remains highly active with new releases and major live performances:
During the legal battle, the trio briefly considered the name "Naționala de Rock a României" (Romania's National Rock Team). Recent Activities & Music