A production company behind the hit MTV reality show “Catfish” has filed suit against two media companies for trademark infringement, claiming they plan to use the “Catfish” name for a competing television series called “Catfish Murders” without permission.
Catfish Picture Co., which owns federal trademark registrations for “Catfish” and “Catfish: The TV Show” for entertainment services, filed the lawsuit Wednesday in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.
The original “Catfish” series ran for nine seasons with 246 episodes and spawned multiple international versions and spin-offs. The show follows people attempting to discover the true identity ...
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