Amazon Sued for Using Drunk Shakespeare Trademarks in ‘Off Campus’ Without Permission
Producer Brass Jar is seeking unspecified damages in the copyright dispute The post Amazon Sued for Using Drunk Shakespeare Trademarks in ‘Off Campus’ Without Permission appeared first on TheWrap .
Amazon faces legal action from Brass Jar, the creator of Drunk Shakespeare shows, after the popular YA series "Off Campus" included an episode with characters participating in a fictional college "Drunk Shakespeare" production. The lawsuit alleges that the show used the trademarked name and dialogue without Brass Jar's permission.
Brass Jar CEO David Hudson emphasized the importance of protecting the brand and preventing consumer confusion, stating that the use of "Drunk Shakespeare" may lead audiences to believe there is an affiliation or endorsement where none exists. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, including treble damages and statutory damages up to $2 million per counterfeit mark per type of services sold.
Brass Jar offers to collaborate but stresses the need for intellectual property and brand protection. Amazon has not yet responded to the lawsuit.
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