随着五一假期的结束，小Jude注意到美国法院网站上知识产权侵权类案件显著增加。 包括UGG、WHAM-O、Giordano、CARE BEAR、Grumpy Cat、Converse、NARUTO以及Lucky 13等熟悉的品牌继续在法庭上奋战。
In addition, there are many brands who are involved in litigation for the first time, but the specific information of these cases is mostly kept secret, and Jude will share further when the key details are made public. The following is an overview of some cases that have been made public, let's take a look at them together.
Case information
案件号：24-cv-03426
Case filing time: April 29, 2024
⽬:Olga Schwartsur
Substitute: David
The plaintiff was a self-taught artist who was praised for his passion for painting portraits. She displays and sells her artworks to the public through her official website, and she also skillfully applies the design elements of these works to a variety of household items, such as household items (including pillows, blankets, and bedspreads), clothing, phone cases, tote bags, towels, and jigsaw puzzles, allowing art to permeate every aspect of daily life.
It was originally a covert case where Jude Jr. discovered in the public records of the U.S. Copyright Office that the plaintiff had successfully registered four copyrights. This information provided us with a key clue that led us to find a beautiful artwork on her website that matched the title of the copyright registration, thus revealing her rights protection work.
Kitten Puking Rainbow.
Case information
案件号：24-cv-03527
Case filing time: May 1, 2024
原告：Kendra Scott, LLC
Law firm represented: GBC
Kendra Scott began its journey in 2002 with its first collection of jewellery designs. Renowned for its unique colour palettes and choice of materials, the brand has created a range of iconic products ranging from fashion jewellery to fine jewellery, watches for men and women, jewellery for men, as well as home décor, handbags and other related accessories.
In 2009, Kendra Scott launched the revolutionary Color Bar® experience, which allows customers to customize one-of-a-kind jewelry in-store and online, with a choice of styles, metallic colors and gemstone tones to personalize products to meet consumers' unique tastes.
Trademark Protection
Case information
案件号：24-cv-03476
Case filing time: April 30, 2024
原告:Y*u
代理律所：The Law Offices Of Konrad Sherinian
The plaintiff, a Chinese national, has been selling soap boxes to the United States through the Amazon platform since 2021 and has won consumer recognition for its high quality standards and innovative design, and the brand soap boxes are considered synonymous with high-quality products in the international market.
Patents for Enforcement
In order to ensure the normal operation of business after the holiday, all sellers should give priority to checking whether the account withdrawal function is normal, and pay attention to the emails that may be missed during the holiday period to avoid problems caused by missing emails.
In infringement cases, it usually takes about 3 months from filing a case to making a default judgment, and the sued seller usually has enough time to respond and deal with the infringement issue in the early stage. Please note, however, that once the case reaches the default judgment stage and you do not respond, even if you have the opportunity to communicate with the plaintiff, you will face a higher amount of compensation than you would have had in the early disposition.
Therefore, when it is discovered that the store is suspected of infringement, it should not wait passively, but should take the initiative to contact the right holder and strive for the initiative to deal with it. As little Jude reminds, handling infringement cases is crucial to protecting stores. Neglecting to deal with the situation will not only result in the funds being forcibly transferred from the account by the plaintiff, but will also freeze your withdrawal function for a long time. Only by being proactive can you keep your store and finances safe.