A trademark dispute is putting Netflix and a veteran band on opposite sides

A federal trademark lawsuit between Christian metal band Demon Hunter and Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” franchise is highlighting the growing role of intellectual property rights in music.

American Christian metal band Demon Hunter has sued Netflix over alleged trademark infringement tied to the streamer’s megahit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters." Hyde Lane, the parent company of Demon Hunter, on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against Netflix and AEG Presents, among others, accusing the companies of trademark

Netflix sued over ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ by Christian metal band  CNN

Demon Hunter, a Christian metal band formed in 2000, said in the lawsuit that the recent announcement of a tour based on Netflix's hit movie has created consumer confusion and threatens to "eclipse" its brand.

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Christian metal band Demon Hunter is suing Netflix, alleging trademark infringement associated with the streamer’s hit film KPop Demon Hunters. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday by Hyde Lane, the corporate entity for Demon Hunter, against Netflix, Netflix Studios and AEG Presents, the live entertainment division of AEG,

Christian metal band Demon Hunters have filed a lawsuit against Netflix and AEG Presents over the streamer’s mega-hit animated film “KPop Demon Hunters.” The band, which filed the lawsuit under its corporate entity Hyde Lane, has registered the “Demon Hunter” trademark in a number of categories and is suing for tradema

Christian metal band Demon Hunter has sued Netflix and concert promoter AEG Presents in California federal court, alleging an ​upcoming concert tour based on the streaming platform's

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Mattel’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Action Figures Get Release Date ‘For The Fans’  Forbes

Netflix sued by band Demon Hunter over 'KPop Demon Hunters'  reuters.com

Lawsuit alleges parents have requested refunds for Demon Hunter tickets purchased for their five-year-olds

Longtime Christian metal band Demon Hunter is suing Netflix for "trademark infringement" over the 'KPop Demon Hunters' franchise.

25-year-old band Demon Hunter says name of streamer’s hit movie creates ‘substantial confusion’ among consumers Christian metal band Demon Hunter is suing Netflix, accusing the entertainment giant of trademark infringement and unfair competition tied to the blockbuster “KPop Demon Hunters” name. The lawsuit was filed T

Metal band Demon Hunter sues Netflix, saying KPop hit threatens its 25-year-old name  thenationalnews.com

The complaint focuses on the recently announced KPop Demon Hunters live tour, which the metal band claims causes “almost complete overlap” and will cause confusion...

The band say they face "an existential crisis" after the success of the K-pop-inspired Netflix film.

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