A company tied to Panic! at the Disco has filed a lawsuit against a group of online sellers accused of distributing counterfeit merchandise bearing the band’s branding. The complaint cites two counts under the Lanham Act: trademark infringement and counterfeiting.
The filing adds to a steady stream of legal actions from music rights holders targeting unauthorized merch sellers, an area labels and artist companies increasingly police to protect licensing revenue.
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