Disney Sues Online Shop for Selling Counterfeit Disney Merchandise
The Walt Disney Company has filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Kissimmee Florida-based online shop that Disney officials said has continued to sell and trade in Counterfeit Disney Merchandise, according to Click Orlando.
The lawsuit claims that companies The Secret Disney Group and Popsella Marketplace both managed and founded by Christopher and Hannah Martin produced and sold Counterfeit Disney Merchandise.
Here is more information from the lawsuit:
The Walt Disney Company and LucasFilm Entertainment filed a copyright and trademark infringement lawsuit against The Secret Dis Group LLC a/k/a The Secret Disney Group and other defendants on Thursday in Florida Middle District Court. The suit, filed by Holihan Law, accuses the defendants of selling unauthorized merchandise and apparel containing Disney and Star Wars characters, including face masks and stickers promoting COVID-19 safety protocols. Counsel have not yet appeared for the defendants. The case is 6:22-cv-02417, Disney Enterprises Inc. et al. v. Secret Dis Group LLC et al.
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Court Records state that the couple sold Counterfeit Disney Merchandise such as Facemasks, Magnets, Hats, Fanny Packs, and more.
According to the lawsuit, Disney characters like Mickey & Minnie Mouse Mouse, Stitch, and Winnie the Pooh were used without permission on many of these items.
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In December 2021, Disney Lawyers sent multiple cease-and-desist letters to Christopher Martin. However, Martin’s businesses continued to sell Counterfeit Disney Merchandise under different names, including “Sparkling Dreamers” and “Sparkling Members,” according to court documents.
The Disney Lawsuit also shows that the defendants used other logos and designs that misused Disney logos and trademarks.
Disney is seeking to stop the Martins from using their trademarks and copyrighted properties.
No other details have been released at this time.
*Disclaimer – Images used in this article are Disney Licensed Products and are only used for reference.
Source: Click Orlando & Justia
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