A Brazilian jeweler has been using images of Bugs Bunny, Tweety Bird, and Hello Kitty to sell merchandise online and in a Miami store, a multimillion-dollar lawsuit filed in a Florida federal court alleges.
Warner Brothers Entertainment Inc. and Sanrio Inc. allege in their Dec. 30 complaint that Cracco Jewelry LLC sells copyright- and trademark-infringing merchandise, and included pictures of bracelets, necklaces, and earrings featuring depictions similar to Warner Bros.’ famous cartoon characters and Sanrio’s animated kitten.
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, shows the potential for combined trademark and copyright allegations ...
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