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Netflix versus Satanic Temple, what should I do when someone copies my trademark? Dec 2018

Netflix was being sued by the Satanic Temple for copyright infringement and trademark violation! On November 10th 2018, USA Today released news that in the latest series of “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” shows a familiar goat headed deity Baphomet in four of their episodes; also, the ideas of them. Now, the satanic temple is suing Netflix in the United States District Court of New York in the amount of $50 million!
Trademark infringement is the unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark on or in connection with goods and or services which cause likelihood of confusion, deception or mistake about the source of goods or services. There are certain steps to take when the trademark owner is suing for trademark infringement. Most cases for trademark infringement will be tried in federal court.
Upon proving that there has been a trademark infringement, the following remedies may be available:
1) A cease and desist letter sent to the infringer to stop them from using the trademark material 2) An injunction to stop the infringer from using the mark 3) destruction of forfeiture of the infringing articles 4) monetary relief including the infringers profits, any damages sustained by the trademark owner and the costs of the action 5) defendant pay the trademark owners attorney fees.
Trademark infringement not only damage the business but the reputation of the company, that is why it is important to have your trademark registered and monitored, in order to avoid this situation. BKIP provides professional services from registration, monitoring to litigation, contact us to understand more about your trademark.