In this unexpected lawsuit, a number of well-known brands have come into focus, let's take a look.
Case information
案件号：24-cv-03260
Case filing time: April 23, 2024
原告：Amorepacific Corporation&Innisfree Corporation
Law firm represented: GBC
Founded in 1945, the plaintiff company has always been committed to becoming the "creator of Asian beauty". It grew from a small family business to one of the world's leading beauty and cosmetics companies. Amorepacific operates 30 popular beauty and personal care brands, including but not limited to AMOREPACIFIC, LANEIGE, SULWHASOO and INNISFREE.
At present, the only trademarks involved in this case are
Amorepacific Group's interests in various business areas, including cosmetics, perfumery, medical beauty, beauty equipment, inner beauty, hair care, body care, dental care, and tea culture. The business of each brand includes:
- 化妆品品牌：Sulwhasoo、Laneige、Innisfree、AP Beauty、Hera、Primera、Iope、Mamonde、Hanyul、Espoir、Etude、Odyssey、BE Ready、Holitual
- 香水品牌：Goutal
- Medical aesthetic brand: Aestura
- Beauty device brand: Makeon
- 内在美品牌:Vital Beautie
- 头发护理品牌:Ryo、Mise-en-scène、Lab-H、Ayunche、Amos Professional、Longtake
- 身体护理品牌：Illiyoon、Happy Bath、Skin U
- 牙齿保健品牌：Median
- 茶文化品牌:Osulloc
*None of the brand names mentioned above may be used, otherwise it will lead to infringement.
Case information
案件号：24-cv-03255、24-cv-03262
Case filing time: April 23, 2024
原告：Microsoft Corporation
代理律所：Tme Law, P.C.
Founded in 1975, Microsoft first entered the world of technology with its MS-DOS operating system and subsequent breakthrough Windows system. In 2014, Microsoft ventured into the gaming space, acquiring popular game developer Mojang and its iconic video game Minecraft.
In Minecraft, players explore a vast three-dimensional world built with pixel squares, randomly generated by a procedurally generated algorithm that presents an infinite variety of terrain and biomes. Players can mine resources, craft tools and items, construct buildings, fight monsters, and cooperate or compete with other players in these challenging worlds, depending on the game mode.
Microsoft has launched a series of spin-off items for Minecraft, including clothing, toys, accessories, and other products marked with Microsoft trademarks, such as hoodies, headwear, T-shirts, shorts, soft fur toys, building blocks, cosplay toys, jewelry, stickers, phone cases, and backpacks, which are not only instantly recognizable, but also loved by fans around the world.
The following are the trademarks that are protected
Case information
案件号：24-cv-03234
Case filing time: April 23, 2024
原告：Medicom Toy Corporation
Law Firm: Keith
Headquartered in Japan, Medicom Toy has focused on manufacturing dolls and models that are popular with toy collectors and anime enthusiasts since its inception in 1996. The company launched the BE@RBRICK building block bear series of toys, its products take the classic bear image, and designed interchangeable building block construction, this ingenious design allows players to play personal preferences and creativity, custom combination and splicing, enhance the interactive and collectible value of the toy.
The trademarks it protects are mainly in 28 categories
The process of dealing with allegations of infringement can be complicated and confusing for defendants facing litigation for the first time. You may be confused about how to properly respond to infringing emails you receive, or you may not know what it means to respond within 21 days...... To help you better understand the processing process for bulk claims in the United States, please follow these steps:
1. When you receive a notice of litigation submitted by the platform, your withdrawal function will usually be frozen at the same time. As a reminder, Walmart may not notify you directly of the initiation of a lawsuit, so you will need to check the status of your account regularly.
2. If you receive your first email from the prosecution's law firm, it means that they have applied for a preliminary injunction. Within the next 21 days, you have to respond to this. However, in most cases, this time limit can be extended.
3. If you receive an email titled "Motion to Default", it means that the prosecution has filed a motion for default with the court, and you need to work on the case.
4. When you receive an email titled "Default Judgment," it indicates that the court has granted the opposing party's motion for default judgment. At this point, the frozen funds will be planned to be transferred to the account of the opposing law firm, which usually takes 1 to 2 months to complete.
Remember, no matter what stage the case is at, you can settle or litigate. However, early communication and negotiation will greatly increase the seller's dominance.