Harley-Davidson Intellectual Property Lawsuit

What’s arguably the most famous motorcycle company in the world? Harley-Davidson. We’re not just here to talk about the iconic brand. This article is about Harley-Davidson’s new trademark infringement lawsuit, which is going to affect multiple online sellers! Though the lawsuit is based on allegations, yet to be proven, the lawsuit isn’t something to ignore. Indeed, if any of the Defendants decide not to address the lawsuit, they could steep themselves into an even more troublesome situation.

If you’ve sold Harley-Davidson products on platforms like Amazon, eBay, Walmart, DHgate, Etsy, and similar sites, that’s part of why you’re getting sued. Trademark infringement lawsuits are quite often filed against e-commerce operators who use popular selling platforms. Sometimes the lawsuit’s allegations are accurate to the activity of the seller, other times perhaps not. Each seller’s activity on various e-commerce platforms is distinct unto itself, which is why retaining an attorney for a lawsuit such as this is super helpful!

What’s the Big Deal About Infringement Allegations?

So what’s the big deal about some intellectual property infringement allegations? Maybe on their own the claims aren’t a huge deal, but because they’ve been filed as part of a lawsuit by Harley-Davidson, it’s going to impact your e-commerce operation. As with many Schedule A infringement suits, the Plaintiff will get the court to issue a temporary restraining order! What’re the implications of the injunction? That all of the Defendants’ seller accounts will be frozen, including the money in those accounts. Now, that is for sure a big deal!