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Author | Ten Degrees@ Disclaimer | This article is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission Welcome to the new column - [Infringement Warning]. This column is updated weekly to provide sellers with the latest product recall information, infringement case inventory and product risk warnings.
1. Copyright image by Jon Q. Wright
- Plaintiff: Jon Q. Wright and JQ Licensing, LLC
- Prosecution date: June 10, 2024
- Reason for prosecution: Copyright infringement
- Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- Law firm: Axenfeld Law Group, LLC
Jon Q Wright, owner of JQ Licensing, LLC, is one of North America's leading fish and fishing artists, creating artwork that is closely related to fish and fishing.
His work has been featured on the covers of over 56 different catalogs and magazines since 1987. He has created 38 limited and open edition freshwater fish prints that have not only been confined to canvas, but have also been featured on hundreds of licensed products around the world.
Through JQ Licensing, LLC, Jon Q Wright not only promotes his own artwork, but also actively represents and sells the works of other well-known artists, exerting a unique influence in the market.
Image source: JQ Licensing
It is worth noting that Jon Q Wright attaches great importance to the protection of intellectual property rights. In 2023, he filed a lawsuit against the infringement of 47 copyrighted images and successfully froze more than 700 stores involved through TRO.
In this year's case, the plaintiff once again filed a lawsuit for infringement of 17 copyrighted images, involving a total of 54 stores. After the court hearing, the PI was preliminarily approved on July 18, and a summons was formally served to the defendant on August 5.
2. THE WOOBLES
- Plaintiff: Low Tech Toy Club, LLC
- Prosecution date: July 1, 2024
- Reason for prosecution: Trademark infringement
- Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
- Law firm: Epstein Drangel
The Woobles is an innovative brand focusing on crochet kits, founded in July 2020 by an Asian-American couple, Justine Tiu and Adrian Zhang.
Its product line is extremely extensive, covering many cute and interesting animal images, such as docile rabbits, cunning foxes, etc. Each design combines fun and ease of operation, suitable for the needs of knitting enthusiasts of all ages. Each Woobles kit contains high-quality yarn, professional crochet hooks and all necessary tools, providing a one-stop convenient experience for knitting enthusiasts.
These kits not only simplify the entry threshold of knitting, but also allow every consumer, especially beginners, to easily get started and enjoy the fun and sense of accomplishment brought by knitting. Since the establishment of the brand, The Woobles has successfully led more than 500,000 knitting novices to master knitting skills.
Image source: THE WOOBLES
The case involves the word mark of The Woobles, which is registered in Class 26, mainly covering goods related to textiles, clothing and their accessories.
According to relevant information, the judge officially signed the TRO injunction on July 31 , and on the same day, the court issued summonses to the defendants including Beanfun Home Store, Big-Big Discount Store, Changsha xx Crafts Co., Ltd., DEF, De Kutwal Home Decor Store, EHome, Floral Alleys Store, Hefei xx Home Furnishings Co., Ltd., Laideyi Lighting Store, Lixian Mengchu Trading Co., Ltd., Ningbo xx Plastic Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Ningbo xx Handicrafts Co., Ltd., Ningbo xx Import and Export Co., Ltd., Nouva Store, Shanghai xx Textile Co., Ltd., Shenzhen xx Co., Ltd., Shenzhen xx International Trade Co., Ltd., Shop House Store, Shop1102875408, Shop1102883357 Store, etc.
3. Playboy
- Plaintiff: Playboy Enterprises International, Inc.
- Prosecution date: August 1, 2024
- Reason for prosecution: Trademark infringement
- Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Founded in 1953, Playboy is a world-renowned brand with a long history.
Its product line is extremely diverse, covering almost every aspect of consumers' daily lives, from high-quality clothing series to fashionable shoes and accessories; from uniquely designed luggage products to the launch of a series of high-quality cosmetics. Playboy continues to meet consumers' increasingly diverse life needs.
Playboy has not only achieved extraordinary success in the fashion industry, but has also demonstrated its strong influence and appeal in many fields such as entertainment and media.
As the brand influence continues to expand, Playboy's market position has become increasingly solid, and its commercial value is difficult to estimate.
In this case, Playboy also focused on its own trademark and filed a lawsuit against the infringer. The following are the trademarks involved in this case. Sellers of related products are advised to check as soon as possible.
It is worth noting that Playboy has demonstrated a comprehensive layout in trademark protection. Its trademark registration is not limited to the few involved in this case, but covers a wide range of categories. The following are some of the trademarks registered by Playboy in other fields, which are also worthy of sellers’ attention.
Playboy has always maintained a zero-tolerance attitude towards trademark infringement and other illegal activities, and has resolutely protected its intellectual property rights and brand reputation. Since January this year, Playboy has taken legal actions against trademark and copyright infringement issues on several occasions.
In general, "no matter how small the infringement is, it is a big deal". Nowadays, e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Shein, and TikTok Shop pay more and more attention to intellectual property rights. Therefore, sellers should also be vigilant in their business operations, prevent infringements, and strengthen their awareness of self-protection.
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