Once again, the power of copyright is demonstrated! A single image has led to the lawsuit and freezing of 399 stores. Cross-border sellers must be careful to avoid unauthorized use!
Plaintiff Brand: Del Parson Copyright Painting
American artist Del Parson is famous for his religious-themed paintings, especially portraits of Jesus Christ. His works have been widely recognized for their emotional expression and artistic value, and he has won regional and national awards multiple times.
Case Information:
Lawsuit Date: September 29, 2025
Case Number: 25-cv-01436
Brand: Del Parson
Law Firm: Ference & Keith
Lawsuit Location: Pennsylvania, USA
Reason for Rights Protection: Copyright Infringement
Del Parson has registered a total of 12 copyright works in the United States. This rights protection mainly targets the copyright work named "Lost Lamb", with the copyright number VA 1-638-968:
In addition to Del Parson, many products/brands have recently sued for copyright infringement, and some cases have announced the list of defendants. It is recommended that everyone check promptly and respond in time.
① Sci Spark Dog Illustration
Sci Spark LLC focuses on artificial intelligence image generation and copyright operation. After signing contracts with artists to purchase the right to use their works, they authorize third parties to produce products, maximizing the commercial value of illustrations. This rights protection targets the dog cartoon illustration created by artist Liubov Babaeva.
Case Information:
Lawsuit Date: September 24, 2025
Case Number: 25-cv-01475
Brand: Sci Spark LLC
Law Firm: Whitewood Law PLLC
Lawsuit Location: New York, USA
Reason for Rights Protection: Copyright Infringement
It mainly involves the following copyright works, with the case number 25-cv-01475. There are already 236 stores sued. Sellers using dog illustrations need to be careful:
② Grab The Mic Party Game
Grab The Mic is a karaoke-style party game designed for non-professional singers. The game focuses on fast-paced interaction, where players gain points by grabbing the microphone and singing lyrics containing specific words. Due to its unique entertainment value and wide audience base, the product has received high attention in the market.
Case Information:
Lawsuit Date: October 24, 2025
Case Number: 25-cv-01174
Brand: Lucky Egg Limited
Law Firm: Scale LLP
Lawsuit Location: Texas, USA
Reason for Rights Protection: Copyright Infringement + Trademark Infringement
There are 257 defendants in this case. Grab The Mic's US trademark registration is in class 28, with the trademark number 7868153:
Copyright infringement revolves around product images. It is not recommended to use any brand product images without authorization:
③ CRISTA S. FOREST Illustration
CRISTA S. FOREST is a full-time self-taught wildlife artist. Her works mainly depict animals and nature, with bright colors and strong appeal. She has sold many original paintings to collectors.
Case Information:
Lawsuit Date: October 2, 2025
Case Number: 25-cv-01492
Law Firm: Ference & Keith
Brand: Crista Forest
Lawsuit Location: Pennsylvania, USA
Reason for Rights Protection: Copyright Infringement
Be careful of the following copyright images. There are already 161 stores sued:
④ Guy Buffe Copyright Painting
French artist Guy Buffet is known for his humorous, colorful, and vibrant works. His paintings often focus on dining scenes, blending realism with exaggeration to deeply reflect personal life experiences and social observations.
Case Information:
Lawsuit Date: October 22, 2025
Case Number: 25-cv-12894
Brand: The Buffet Family Trust
Law Firm: keith
Lawsuit Location: Illinois, USA
Reason for Rights Protection: Copyright Infringement
The involved copyright work "Making the Perfect Martini", with the copyright number VA 2-456-067:
⑤ Vintage Phonograph Illustration
New Zealand graphic designer Jonah Cornelis Van Dongen has made a name for himself in the art field with his unique comic style illustrations. His creative style leans towards abstraction and modern illustration, skillfully blending modern elements with comic style to create novel and impactful works.
Case Information:
Lawsuit Date: October 22, 2025
Case Number: 25-cv-12891
Brand: Jonah Cornelis Van Dongen
Law Firm: keith
Lawsuit Location: Illinois, USA
Reason for Rights Protection: Copyright Infringement
Be careful to avoid the following vintage phonograph illustration, with the copyright number VA 2-445-482:
⑥ Senay Kurtulus Cartoon Animal Illustration
Turkish artist Senay Kurtulus has a unique creative style, deeply inspired by cartoons, especially skilled at creating colorful patterns for children. With her unique artistic style and solid creative ability, she has won numerous likes and recognition.
Case Information:
Lawsuit Date: October 20, 2025
Case Number: 25-cv-01628
Brand: Senay Kurtulus
Law Firm: Ference & Associates &, keith
Lawsuit Location: Pennsylvania, USA
Reason for Rights Protection: Copyright Infringement
It involves three cartoon illustrations of mermaids, giraffes, and cats, with the copyright numbers VA 2-431-753, VA 2-431-303, and VA 2-430-609:
⑦ Wood Spirit Birdhouse
American hand-carved artist Jason Long focuses on wood carving art creation, especially known for his "Wood Spirit Birdhouse" series. His works are mainly hand-carved from natural red cedar, often shaping birdhouses into human faces or animal spirits, with a unique style and high recognition, full of natural and mysterious colors.
Case Information:
Lawsuit Date: October 17, 2025
Case Number: 25-cv-12717
Brand: Jason Long
Law Firm: David
Lawsuit Location: Illinois, USA
Reason for Rights Protection: Copyright Infringement
The involved wood spirit birdhouse copyright image is as follows, with the copyright number VA 2-460-943. Sellers of related products need to be careful:
⑧ Candace Houchin Wooden Box
American hand artist Candace Houchin is known for her art creation that blends woodworking skills with fantasy elements. She founded the brand Lunar Art House, focusing on making wooden products that are both practical and artistic.
Case Information:
Lawsuit Date: October 17, 2025
Case Number: 25-cv-12719
Brand: Candace Houchin
Law Firm: David
Lawsuit Location: Illinois, USA
Reason for Rights Protection: Copyright Infringement
The involved copyright numbers are VA 2-462-965, VA 2-376-793, and VA 2-417-757:
