Panini Sues Person Allegedly Stamping Its Brand to Porn Cards

Panini America Inc. is suing a California resident for allegedly selling pornographic trading cards using its trademarks.

Panini, which sells collectible sports trading cards, owns trademarks on words like “Kaboom,” “Immaculate,” and “National Treasures” set in a red typeface on a yellow background, as well as “Rated Rookie” in blue font. They allege a website took similar marks, put them next to adult film stars, and sold said product.

Initially, Panini sued Sonesta Limited on belief it infringed its trademarks on a website with a similar domain. On learning the address of the correct domain owner, after the National ...