Christian metal band Demon Hunter sues Netflix over ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ trademark

Netflix is being sued by Christian Metal band Demon Hunter over their smash hit film KPop Demon Hunters, claiming their copyright has been infringed. The Seattle-based band were formed in 2000 and have released a number of albums, but claim the success of the animated film has led to trademark infringement, unfair competition, and brand confusion. Complex reports that the group, through their corporation Hyde Lane, filed a trademark lawsuit in the Central District of California against Netflix, Netflix Studios, and live events promoter AEG Presents on Tuesday (August 18). The complaint in particular focuses on the recently announced KPop Demon Hunters live tour, launched in collaboration with AEG, which they claim causes “almost complete overlap” with the goods and services they provide as a company, and as such will cause confusion in the marketplace as customers may perceive the acts to be somehow associated. According to the report, the complaint cites the case of someone who spent $500 (£369) on tickets to Demon Hunter’s Albany, New York show, only to ask for a refund so that they can buy tickets for the “actual KPop Demon Hunters”. The complaint accused the defendants of being...