Christian Band Demon Hunter Sues Netflix over 'KPop Demon Hunters' Trademark
Hyde Lane says Netflix and AEG’s branding has caused actual consumer confusion and seeks an injunction, restitution and treble damages.
- On Tuesday, Christian metal band Demon Hunter sued Netflix and AEG Presents in the Central District of California, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition over the "KPop Demon Hunters" name.
- Hyde Lane, the band's corporation, asserts it is the "senior user" of the trademark, having invested in the Demon Hunter brand for over two decades before Netflix released its 2025 animated film.
- The filing highlights consumer confusion, including one fan who mistakenly spent $500 on Demon Hunter concert tickets expecting the "actual KPop Demon Hunters" show, while the franchise expands into 150 cities.
- Seeking to protect its "rightful interests," Hyde Lane demands a jury trial and treble damages, accusing defendants of "willfully disregarding the rights of others in pursuit of profits."
- While neither Netflix nor AEG has publicly commented, the filing claims the band faces an "existential crisis," with defendants' greater resources overwhelming the group's control over its commercial identity.
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Netflix Gets Sued, Faces Unexpected KPop Demon Hunters Legal Battle
Photo Credit: Netflix A popular Netflix title has landed the streamer in an unexpected trademark fight. Christian metal group Demon Hunter has taken legal action against Netflix and AEG Presents, arguing that the name KPop Demon Hunters clashes with the band’s long-established commercial identity. Netflix sued by Christian metal band Demon Hunter over hit movie The lawsuit, filed Tuesday through the band’s corporation Hyde Lane and obtained by T…
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Christian Metal Band DEMON HUNTER Sues NETFLIX Over 'KPop Demon Hunters' Trademark
Christian metal band DEMON HUNTER has filed a lawsuit against Netflix and AEG Presents, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition over the use of the "KPop Demon Hunters" name. According to Complex, the group, through its corporation Hyde Lane, filed a trademark lawsuit on Tuesday (Augu...
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