Dunder Mifflin Trademark Registered by ‘Squatter,’ NBC Claims

NBCUniversal Media LLC claimed that a “trademark squatter” unlawfully obtained a federal registration for Dunder Mifflin, the fictional paper company from the hit comedy show “The Office,” in a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles federal court.

The complaint alleged that Jay Kennette Media Group LLC has built a business around registering trademarks for fictional entities found in TV shows, movies, and video games and selling them back to the rightful owners.

Alternatively, JKM will sell branded merchandise and profit from consumers incorrectly believing the products come from the entertainment company behind the show, according to the complaint filed July 1 ...