Today, Jude sorted out three emerging intellectual property rights protection disputes, among which copyright issues dominated.
Case information
案件号:24-CV-02384
Case filing time: March 25, 2024
原告：Dope ECommerce LLC
代理律所：Revision Legal, PLLC
At DopeSkill, you'll find the coolest street-style fashion boutiques, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, and more. The brand was born out of a deep love of street fashion and trendy shoe culture. Since 2017, DopeSkill has taken the fashion world by storm and quickly grown into a favorite brand for fashion lovers.
Trademark Protection
Enforce Copyright
Case information
案件号:24-CV-02413
Case filing time: March 25, 2024
原告:tinyBuild, LLC
代理律所:Aronberg Goldgehn
The plaintiff is a multi-award-winning independent game developer who created the Hello Neighbor series of interactive video games. The series features survival horror and stealth elements, in which players take on the role of a newly moved resident, challenging to break into the basement of a mysterious neighbor and uncover the dark secrets hidden there.
Trademark Protection
The plaintiff also owns six other unpublished copyrighted works that involve intellectual property protection. Generally speaking, game rights will include all in-game modeling, including characters, weapons, environments, vegetation, storyline, soundtrack, and more. In short, all visual elements displayed within the game are protected by copyright law.
Case information
案件号:24-CV-02389
Case filing time: March 25, 2024
原告：Brian Rubenacker
Law Firm: Keith
Rubenaker is a talented professional painter known for the abundance of color and playful scenes in his paintings. Whether it's a gentleman's cat in a top hat or an elegant dog sipping a cup of tea, his art blends elegance and humor, and these animal characters tell a colorful story that mirrors the human experience.
His dog, Lacey, is not only the spiritual guardian of the studio, but also continues to inspire his artistic path to this day. Rubenacker's creations have not only been recognized by the gallery, but he was also featured in the CBS drama "Sisters of Bankruptcy" (2011-2017).
Rubenacker's art is sold on his website and Etsy store, and his work is displayed in prints, printed T-shirts, custom mugs, personalized stickers, and phone cases.
Works of rights protection
Sellers, please make sure that your products do not infringe any of the above unauthorized trademarks and copyrights. Once it is found that the product picture, list description, or the original designer's graphics and image appear on the product, it is likely to fall into the quagmire of infringement.
Remember, copyright protection is like a big umbrella, no industry boundaries can cover anything, once involved in litigation, you will face the consequences of losing money, removing infringing products from the shelves, etc.
If the store receives a notice of infringement, it cannot be ignored. If you do not take action within the specified time, you will be ruled absent by the court and the funds in the account will be forcibly transferred. Although there is still a chance to settle after the absence of the referee, the negotiating position has been greatly weakened at this time.
Therefore, when you receive a notice of infringement, you start to find a lawyer to intervene. They can help you get more leverage and better terms in the settlement.