1. Drain Cover - Reason for prosecution: Invention patent infringement
- Trial Court: United States District Court for the Western District of New York
- Law firm: Rupp Pfalzgraf LLC
UMBRA LLC specializes in manufacturing home furnishings with modern and original designs. Its product range covers a wide range of areas, including wall decorations, hooks and cabinets, curtains, jewelry storage boxes and bathroom accessories. One of the products involved in this case is a patented product of UMBRA LLC: Drain Cover. Drain Cover can cleverly integrate drainage and hair extension functions, which can not only drain water smoothly, but also effectively prevent the trouble of hair blocking the drain pipe. In addition, the product is made of high-quality and durable silicone material, which is fashionable, durable, not easy to rust, and is favored by consumers. The picture comes from UMBRA official website The U.S. patent number for this patented product is US 10,273,671 B2, which was applied for on August 30, 2016 and officially approved on April 30, 2019.
It is reported that some Temu sellers have received TRO Notice that its US site has been restricted from withdrawing funds. Sellers of related products should conduct investigations as soon as possible.
2. Lululemon - Plaintiff: Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc.
- Prosecution date: March 12, 2024
- Reason for prosecution: Trademark infringement
- Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Lululemon is a world-renowned fashion sports brand whose core product lines cover yoga, running, training and various outdoor sportswear. Lululemon's products not only pursue excellence in comfort and functionality, but also incorporate fashion elements, and are deeply loved by sports enthusiasts and fashionistas. The picture comes from Lululemon's official website It is worth noting that Lululemon has broken through the circle through social media marketing, and its products have been highly sought after in recent years, with strong sales momentum. At the same time, some counterfeit and inferior Lululemon products have sprung up, causing serious damage to the brand image. In response to this situation, Lululemon attaches great importance to maintaining its brand image and actively takes legal measures to crack down on infringements. Lululemon holds multiple trademarks, and its products always contain at least one Lululemon trademark. Here are some of the relevant trademarks: In addition, this case not only focuses on the protection of word trademarks, but also involves stripe designs. In particular, yoga and fitness sportswear are not allowed to have specific line designs. This detail is often overlooked by many sellers, thus falling into the risk of infringement.
3. Screaming chicken The ever-accelerating pace of life has made people need a break and find some simple and effective ways to relax and relieve stress. In this context, decompression toys came into being. For example, the popular whack-a-mole toys have won the favor of consumers with their unique fun and interactivity. As a decompression toy, the screaming chicken has also been enthusiastically sought after by consumers. It is simple and interesting, and can make loud sounds by squeezing, which can help people release their inner tension and anxiety to a certain extent. In addition, screaming chickens are often used as prank toys, which are not only suitable for children to play with, but adults and even pets can also find fun in them. Searching for "screaming chicken" on Amazon, you can find many hot-selling products with considerable review rates. The highest monthly sales volume of one screaming chicken last month exceeded 2k. It is learned that a related product has recently successfully obtained a US patent number, and its patent number is: US D1,017,730 S. It is reported that the patent belongs to a Chinese and was officially approved on March 12, 2024.
4. Shelf Bracket - Case Numbers: 24-cv-00615, 24-cv-01977
- Prosecution date: March 8, 2024
- Reason for prosecution: Patent infringement
- Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Law firm: Dewitty And Associates, Chtd.
Shelf brackets can not only effectively expand storage space and make the home environment more tidy and orderly, but also the flexibility of their installation positions can meet the personalized needs of different users. On e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, shelf brackets have stable sales and generally have good user reputation. On March 8 this year, the owner of a partition bracket patent began to use legal means to combat infringement. It is reported that the patent belongs to a Chinese patent, the US patent number is US D1,012,683 S, and the approval date is January 30, 2024. Shortly after the certificate was issued, the plaintiff immediately filed two lawsuits to protect his rights.
When searching for related products on Amazon, you can find that there are still many links of the same products on sale . Sellers are advised to do relevant investigations in a timely manner to avoid potential legal risks. In summary, “no matter how small the infringement is, it is important ”. , TikTok Shop and other e-commerce platforms are paying 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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