{
  "id": 1953444,
  "title": "Metal band Demon Hunter sues Netflix, saying KPop hit threatens its 25-year-old name",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/metal-band-demon-hunter-sues-netflix-saying-kpop-hit-threatens-its-25",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T14:32:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
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    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/08/19/metal-band-demon-hunter-sues-netflix-saying-kpop-hit-threatens-its-25-year-old-name/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Christian metal band Demon Hunter has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging that the streaming giant's expansion into KPop Demon Hunters infringes upon the band's trademarks. The suit, filed in the US District Court for the Central District of California, names Netflix, Netflix Studios, and concert promoter AEG Presents as defendants. The band claims that Netflix's trademark infringement and unfair competition have created a significant overlap between the band's products and services, leading to potential consumer confusion. Demon Hunter, formed in 2000, has released 12 studio albums and has used the name commercially since 2001. The lawsuit cites examples of consumer confusion, including a $500 ticket purchase by an individual who mistakenly believed they were attending a KPop Demon Hunters concert with their young daughters. The band also cites a television producer who mistakenly believed they were associated with the film and social media posts incorrectly tagging Demon Hunter in connection with the animated release. Demon Hunter argues that Netflix's larger commercial presence could mislead audiences into believing that the long-established metal group is affiliated with the KPop Demon Hunters. The band seeks a jury trial, an order preventing the defendants from using the title for recorded music, live performances, and merchandise, as well as restitution and unspecified damages. Netflix has not yet responded to the claims.",
  "summary": "US Christian metal band Demon Hunter has sued Netflix, claiming the expansion of KPop Demon Hunters into recorded music, merchandise and a planned concert tour infringes its trademarks. The legal action was filed in the US District Court for the Central District of California on Tuesday by Hyde Lane, the company that operates as Demon Hunter. It names Netflix , Netflix Studios and concert…",
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