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entertainment14 days ago•16 min saved

Demon Hunter Band Files Trademark Lawsuit Against Netflix Over KPop Demon Hunters

Christian metal band Demon Hunter has sued Netflix and AEG Presents over trademark infringement and unfair competition, claiming Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters creates brand confusion with their own Demon Hunter name. The Hyde Lane–filed suit seeks profits, injunctive relief and a jury trial; Netflix says the allegations are meritless. The article notes the film’s touted popularity and awards and cites examples of confusion, such as mistaken ticket purchases and interview requests.

via Variety|

#demon-hunter #entertainment #kpop-demon-hunters

business16 days ago•2 min saved

Metal Band Sues Netflix Over 'KPop Demon Hunters' Trademark

Christian metal band Demon Hunter filed a lawsuit accusing Netflix Studios and promoter AEG Presents of trademark infringement and unfair competition over the 'KPop Demon Hunters' name, arguing it causes consumer confusion and seeking to block its use in music, live performances, and merchandise plus unspecified damages; the case cites real-world ticketing mix-ups and misattribution amid the film's Netflix blockbuster success.

via The Guardian|

#business #demon-hunter-band #kpop-demon-hunters

business19 days ago•15 min saved

Keto Ice Cream Maker Rebel Creamery Files for Chapter 11 After Trademark Battle

Utah‑based Rebel Creamery, known for its keto‑friendly ice cream sold at Walmart, Kroger, Safeway and Target, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy listing assets and debts estimated between $10 million and $50 million, days after a court found it infringed Van Leeuwen’s trade dress and ordered a packaging redesign and injunction. Van Leeuwen was awarded about $23.8 million of Rebel’s profits; Rebel had appealed the ruling two days before filing for bankruptcy.

via Yahoo Finance|

#bankruptcy #business #packaging

business20 days ago•10 min saved

Rebel Creamery Turns to Chapter 11 After Trademark Battle

Utah-based Rebel Creamery filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure debts after a court ruled it infringed Van Leeuwen's trademark, ordering about $23.8 million in disgorged profits and a packaging redesign; the company lists $10 million to $50 million in assets and liabilities and filed in the District of Utah, with an automatic stay on all litigation.

via Yahoo Finance Singapore|

#business #chapter-11-bankruptcy #packaging-redesign

business23 days ago•2 min saved

Levon Helm Studios Sues Amy Helm Over Self-Dealing and Midnight Ramble Trademark

Levon Helm Studios filed a federal lawsuit accusing Amy Helm of self-dealing and trademark infringement, claiming she charged the studio $400,000 for personal expenses and diverted about $200,000 from the Levon Helm Estate, including royalties from final albums, thereby causing at least $2 million in damages. The suit also alleges she created a competing Helm Family Midnight Ramble trademark to siphon revenue, following a broader family dispute that led to her removal as LHS president earlier in the year.

via Pitchfork|

#amy-helm #business #legal

local27 days ago•18 min saved

Beavercreek shop fights Buc-ee’s trademark suit, thanks community for support

Beavercreek’s Beaver’s Mini Mart owner Vic Boparai responded to Buc-ee’s trademark infringement lawsuit by denying that he sought a Buc-ee’s-style trademark or a "Beavermart" trademark; he notes the Beaver’s Mini Mart sign predates Buc-ee’s presence in the area and says the trade name was registered for banking reasons. He thanked the community for overwhelming support as the small business faces the federal lawsuit.

via Dayton Daily News|

#beavercreek #beavers-mini-mart #buc-ees

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Buc-ee’s Sues Ohio Mini Mart Over Beaver Logo Trademark

Buc-ee’s has filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit against Beaver’s Mini Mart in Beavercreek, Ohio, alleging its cartoon beaver logo and red branding could confuse customers into thinking the stores are affiliated; Beaver’s Mini Mart says it existed before Buc-ee’s Ohio location and is challenging the claims while Buc-ee’s seeks to halt use of the name/logo, remove materials, recover damages and profits, and obtain a jury trial.

via Click2Houston|

#beavers-mini-mart #buc-ees #business

business2 months ago•1 min saved

Chinese tea brand ordered to pay 10.3m yuan for copying LV logo

A court ruled Molly Tea copied Louis Vuitton's four-petal flower logo and ordered 10.3 million yuan in damages, a ban on using the logo, and a public apology; the decision sparked online debate about copyright protection, with some defending the design as inspired by Chinese artefacts, and reports noted that only the Chinese-character 'Molly Tea' mark was registered while other applications were rejected.

via BBC|

#business #china #intellectual-property

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Knicks issue cease-and-desist over logo use in Mamdani-backed campaign

The New York Knicks sent a cease-and-desist letter to Aber Kawas’ campaign after promotional materials used the Knicks logo with the team name replaced by “Kawas,” accusing the campaign of trademark infringement, false advertising, false association, and unfair competition. Kawas is the Democrat nominee for New York Senate District 12 and has been backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani; the Knicks say they’re not endorsing any candidate and demanded removal of all materials using Knicks intellectual property and to stop further use. The dispute echoes a prior similar issue involving Mamdani’s campaigns and underscores tensions between the campaign and the sports organization over IP rights.

via Fox News|

#aber-kawas #cease-and-desist #knicks

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

Knicks Serve Stop-Use Letter Over Kawas Campaign’s Doctored Logo

The New York Knicks’ legal team sent a cease-and-desist to Aber Kawas, a Mamdani-backed NY state Senate candidate, demanding removal of campaign materials that used a doctored Knicks logo, accusing the campaign of trademark infringement, false advertising, and false association with the team. Kawas’ campaign had circulated stickers and social posts mimicking Knicks branding; Knicks MSG says they are not endorsing Kawas and declined further comment.

via New York Post|

#aber-kawas #false-advertising #knicks

technology3 months ago•3 min saved

Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over TV Box Likeness, Claiming Publicity and Copyright Violations

Dua Lipa filed a federal lawsuit against Samsung accusing the company of copyright and trademark infringement and misappropriating her likeness by using her image on TV box packaging, claiming it boosted Samsung’s sales; Samsung declined to comment; Lipa seeks at least $15 million in damages and a permanent injunction to stop further use, with boxes already distributed in the US including at Walmart.

via Ars Technica|

#copyright-infringement #dua-lipa #right-of-publicity

entertainment3 months ago•178 min saved

Dua Lipa Sues Samsung for $15 Million Over Unauthorized Image on TV Boxes

Dua Lipa has filed a federal lawsuit in the Central District of California accusing Samsung of using a photo of her on cardboard TV packaging without permission. The complaint cites copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and violation of her right of publicity, seeking at least $15 million in damages; Samsung has said nothing publicly due to ongoing litigation.

via CNN|

#copyright-infringement #dua-lipa #entertainment

business4 months ago•5 min saved

Buc-ee’s Sues Georgia Rival Over Confusing Mascot Branding

Texas-based Buc-ee’s filed a federal trademark lawsuit in Atlanta accusing Teddy’s Market of using a confusingly similar beaver-like mascot and branding that could mislead customers, seeking to block Teddy’s from registering its mark and to recover damages as Buc-ee’s expands in Georgia; Teddy’s contends consumers can distinguish between the brands.

via AJC.com|

#brand-confusion #buc-ees #business

culture-and-trends5 months ago•3 min saved

Las Vegas Showgirl Sues Taylor Swift Over Life of a Showgirl Trademark

A Las Vegas performer, Maren Wade, has filed a federal trademark lawsuit in California alleging Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl branding is confusingly similar to Wade’s established Confessions of a Showgirl trademark. Wade seeks a permanent injunction against using the mark on goods and services, disgorgement of profits, and a jury trial, naming Swift’s affiliated entities; Swift’s team reportedly continued use after the USPTO flagged potential confusion and declined the mark, with no immediate comment from involved parties.

via NBC News|

#confessions-of-a-showgirl #culture-and-trends #las-vegas-showgirl

entertainment5 months ago•32 min saved

Taylor Swift Faces Trademark Battle Over The Life of a Showgirl Album

Taylor Swift and UMG Recordings are being sued by Maren Wade, who claims the album title The Life of a Showgirl infringes her trademark and could confuse consumers with her Showgirl brand; Wade, a columnist and former America’s Got Talent contestant, seeks damages and an injunction, noting that Swift’s registration attempts were previously denied for similarity to Wade’s phrase. Swift could buy out Wade’s claim or contest the case in court, and she already holds numerous trademark registrations.

via Yahoo|

#entertainment #maren-wade #taylor-swift