Christian Metal Band 'Demon Hunter' Sues Netflix over Hit Show 'KPop Demon Hunters'
Hyde Lane says Netflix’s tour and merchandise plans create consumer confusion and overlap with the band’s trademark, and it seeks to block use of the name.
- On Tuesday, August 18, Christian metal band Demon Hunter filed a trademark lawsuit in California's Central District against Netflix, Netflix Studios, and promoter AEG Presents over the film Kpop Demon Hunters.
- Hyde Lane, the band's corporate entity, alleges trademark infringement and unfair competition, claiming it built decades of invested goodwill in the Demon Hunter trademark before Netflix released Kpop Demon Hunters last year.
- A fan spent $500 on top-tier tickets for a Demon Hunter concert in New York, mistakenly believing they purchased seats for the Kpop Demon Hunters live show and requesting a refund, according to the lawsuit.
- Netflix recently announced a global concert tour alongside AEG, with the lawsuit claiming this move created "almost complete overlap" with merchandise and offerings provided under the Hyde Lane Demon Hunter name.
- Seeking a jury trial, Hyde Lane demands Netflix be prevented from using the Kpop Demon Hunters name, arguing the band has been cast aside despite its "decades of invested goodwill" and smaller marketplace footprint.
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Christian metal band Demon Hunter sues Netflix, claiming ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ caused ‘existential crisis’
According to a report from The Christian Post, the Christian metal band Demon Hunter has taken legal action against Netflix and concert promoter AEG Presents, accusing them of trademark infringement and unfair competition stemming from the animated film “KPop Demon Hunters.” Hyde Lane, the corporate entity behind the long-running band, filed the suit this week […]
Christian metal band Demon Hunter sues Netflix, says 'KPop Demon Hunters' caused 'existential crisis'
Christian metal band Demon Hunter has sued Netflix and concert promoter AEG Presents, accusing them of trademark infringement and unfair competition over the name of the animated hit “KPop Demon Hunters.”
Christian metal band 'Demon Hunter' sues Netflix over hit show 'KPop Demon Hunters'
Christian metal band Demon Hunter is suing Netflix over its animated hit KPop Demon Hunters, alleging trademark infringement and accusing the streamer of unfair competition as the shows success eclipses the bands brand.The lawsuit was filed Tuesday by Hyde Lane, the corporate entity for Demon Hunter, against Netflix, Netflix Studios and concert promoter AEG Presents. Netflix said it is teaming up with AEG for a KPop Demon Hunters world concert t…
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