Drunk Shakespeare Theater Producer Sues Amazon, Alleging Prime Video’s ‘Off Campus’ Violated Its Trademarks
Double, double toil and trouble! The company that produces the Drunk Shakespeare-branded theatrical shows sued Amazon, claiming an episode of Prime Video’s YA ice hockey romantic-drama “Off Campus” used its trademarks without permission. Brass Jar, the New York-based company behind Drunk Shakespeare, did not specify the amount of monetary damages it is seeking but said […]
Amazon is facing a lawsuit from Brass Jar, the company that produces Drunk Shakespeare shows, for allegedly using the trademark in its popular series "Off Campus" without permission. The lawsuit alleges that the show's fourth episode featured an unauthorized "Drunk Shakespeare" production, including dialogue referencing the trademark.
Brass Jar's CEO, David Hudson, emphasized the importance of protecting the brand and preventing consumer confusion, stating that the use of the Drunk Shakespeare name may create expectations about the company's involvement in the show. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, including attorneys' fees, treble damages, and statutory damages up to $2 million per counterfeit mark per type of services sold. Amazon has not yet responded to the lawsuit.
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