Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

The film industry in the United States has long been one of the country’s most influential cultural machines. The longstanding popularity of movies and the Hollywood that has created them has inspired people for at least the past 100 years. And, millions of folks flock to Los Angeles every year to visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame. An entity actually has ownership of the Walk of Fame, known as the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. 

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is suing e-commerce sellers for trademark infringement! As the owner of the Hollywood brand, the Plaintiff is leveraging its right to licensing in order to protect itself against counterfeiting. What’s going to happen to the named sellers in this infringement lawsuit? The Defendants will be affected by a temporary restraining order (TRO). 

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Once the court approves Hollywood’s request for a temporary restraining order, the Defendants’ seller accounts will be frozen. The injunction will more often apply to earnings generated from the sale of Hollywood branded goods. However, the restraining order may potentially also affect other revenue. It’s a less than ideal situation, for sure. And, to contextualize, Hollywood’s reason for filing this federal lawsuit is to stop the sale of counterfeit products. The Plaintiff claims that the collective actions of the Defendants resulted in damage to the brand and financial loss. 

Utilize an Attorney, Benefit Your Business Overall

Utilizing an attorney in this case will likely benefit your e-commerce business overall. Our lawyers at Stockman & Poropat, PLLC have an unmatched level of knowledge of the e-commerce legal universe. We want to provide you with the legal support you need to preserve the financial integrity of your operation. A direct settlement, for example, will probably mean you’ll only get to keep 60% of your frozen funds. Do you want to walk away from this lawsuit with more than that?! That’s reason enough to contact Stockman & Poropat, PLLC! 

Hollywood Trademark Infringement Action: Allegations of Counterfeit

Hollywood’s trademark infringement action involves several allegations. To gain the clearest picture of what the lawsuit alleges, you may read the legal complaint. The document is available for download at the end of this page. Here are a few excerpts: 

E-commerce stores operating under the Seller Aliases look sophisticated and accept payment in U.S. dollars and/or funds from U.S. bank accounts via credit cards, Alipay, Amazon Pay, and/or PayPal. E-commerce stores operating under the Seller Aliases often include content and images that make it very difficult for consumers to distinguish such stores from an authorized retailer. Plaintiff has not licensed or authorized Defendants to use any of its HOLLYWOOD Trademarks, and none of the Defendants are authorized retailers of genuine Hollywood Products. 

Defendants, without any authorization or license from Plaintiff, have knowingly and willfully used and continue to use the HOLLYWOOD Trademarks in connection with the advertisement, distribution, offering for sale, and sale of Counterfeit Products into the United States and Illinois over the Internet.

Defendants’ unauthorized use of the HOLLYWOOD Trademarks in connection with the advertising, distribution, offering for sale, and sale of Counterfeit Products, including the sale of Counterfeit Products into the United States, including Illinois, is likely to cause and has caused confusion, mistake, and deception by and among consumers and is irreparably harming Plaintiff. 

Why Is the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Suing You?

Are you confused as to why the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is suing you for intellectual property infringement? There’s a wide variety of reasons that could answer that inquiry. But, the most practical way to answer that question as it relates to your business is to retain legal counsel! The allegations may in full or in part or not at all pertain to your e-commerce operation’s practices. By understanding your individual situation in detail, our team can successfully reach an outcome that’s commensurate with your expectations. 

No matter how you’re internally responding to the news of the lawsuit, you’ll want to respond in a timely fashion. This permits Defendants to step out of the path that leads to a Default Judgment. When a judgment such as that is issued by the court, it’s costly and more than likely not able to be overturned. The Hollywood lawsuit is federal and serious and requires a response! 

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s Schedule A lawsuit against online sellers must be addressed by the Defendants. According to the Plaintiff, the named sellers have collaborated and sold a substantial amount of counterfeit goods. Based on these allegations, the owner of the Hollywood brand is suing sellers and instituting a temporary restraining order. Sellers who’re impacted should seek legal counsel to reach a favorable resolution! 

Stockman & Poropat, PLLC Can Deliver Successful Outcomes

Stockman & Poropat, PLLC has achieved successful outcomes for e-commerce sellers all around the globe. We’re a creative legal team spearheaded by award-winning attorneys! We know that being sued by a billion-dollar company can make you feel intimidated or even frustrated. The stress associated with a trademark infringement lawsuit can be taxing. Our aim is to save you worry, time, and money! And, our first conversation with you is absolutely free. 

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