Jite Intellectual PropertyNintendo, known for having the strongest legal team in the Eastern Hemisphere, has taken action against cross-border sellers! Two new cases were filed, asserting 52 trademarks and 7 character copyrights, and naming platforms including Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Temu, TikTok, AliExpress, Alibaba, Wish, Etsy, and DHgate. Sellers with related products are at risk!
Case Information:
Filing date: September 3 and 4, 2026
Case numbers: 26-cv-10679, 26-cv-10730
Plaintiff: Nintendo of America Inc.
Law firm: GBC
Venue: Illinois, USA
Claims: trademark infringement and copyright infringement
This action mainly targets the well-known IP Super Mario, including trademarks such as Nintendo, SUPER MARIO, SUPER MARIO BROS, MARIO, MARIO KART, YOSHI, BOWSER, etc.:
The copyright claim involves 7 main characters from Super Mario. Unauthorized sales of related products may lead to infringement lawsuit risks:
Apart from Nintendo, many other brands/products have recently filed infringement lawsuits. We recommend checking and avoiding them to prevent infringement freezes.
① Liga Koklace Copyrighted Images
Liga Koklace focuses on hand-drawn art illustrations, featuring moss forests, insects, seeds, mushrooms and other natural elements. Many designs are used for home and apparel decoration.
Case Information:
Filing date: September 1, 2026
Case number: 26-cv-01832
Plaintiff: Liga Koklace
Law firm: Keith & Ference
Venue: Pennsylvania, USA
Claim: copyright infringement
153 stores sued, mainly involving the following 3 copyrighted images, copyright numbers VA 2-469-464, VA 2-469-463, VA 2-469-459:
② Annie Koetsier Floral Works
Photography artist Annie Koetsier is known for her original “X-Rayography” technique, creating art from flowers, shells and other natural objects.
Case Information:
Filing date: September 2, 2026
Case number: 26-cv-01834
Plaintiff: Annie Koetsier
Law firm: Keith & Ference
Venue: Pennsylvania, USA
Claim: copyright infringement
105 stores sued, the following floral works must not be used without authorization:
③ David Rogers Dog Watercolor
David Rogers' core subjects are portraits of various dog breeds, covering over a hundred breeds. This case involves his representative Staffordshire Bull Terrier watercolor.
Case Information:
Filing date: September 2, 2026
Case number: 26-cv-01837
Plaintiff: David Rogers
Law firm: Keith & Ference
Venue: Pennsylvania, USA
Claim: copyright infringement
49 stores sued, copyright number VA 2-476-701:
④ Olga Almukhametova Watercolor Illustrations
Olga Almukhametova's works feature soft, delicate colors and realistic watercolor style, with a large number of plant, animal, and decorative illustrations.
Case Information:
Filing date: September 2, 2026
Case number: 26-cv-01835
Plaintiff: Olga Almukhametova
Law firm: Keith & Ference
Venue: Pennsylvania, USA
Claim: copyright infringement
45 stores sued, the following 4 watercolor illustrations must not be used:
⑤ RAGUPEL
RAGUPEL focuses on beauty and personal care, with product lines covering nail tools, foot care, cotton pads, makeup remover pads, skincare products, beauty tools, and aromatherapy small items.
Case Information:
Filing date: August 25, 28, and 31, 2026
Case numbers: 26-cv-25739, 26-cv-25903, 26-cv-25967
Plaintiff: The Galleon Guild LTD
Law firm: Palmer Law Group, P.A.
Venue: Florida, USA
Claim: trademark infringement
RAGUPEL U.S. trademark is registered in Class 3, trademark number 6501829:
The above is only part of recent infringement cases. Risk areas mainly involve trademarks and copyrights. Sellers should check listings promptly to avoid pitfalls.
If you receive a TRO email, do not panic. You can hire a lawyer to analyze the case and plan a response. Professional attorneys can often negotiate lower settlement amounts. Whether settling or litigating, Jite has extensive experience and strong capabilities, always seeking the best solution for sellers.
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