The company behind “Star Wars” is ready to duel in court over alleged trademark infringement
The company behind the “Star Wars” juggernaut went into Death Star mode on Friday, filing a lawsuit against Oakland, California, man Michael Brown who, according to the suit does business under various names including New York Jedi, Lightsaber Academy, and Thrills and Skills.
According to the trademark infringement suit, filed in federal court in California, Brown’s companies offer “unauthorized ‘Lightsaber’ classes, which purport to teach students how to use ‘Lightsabers’ and/or perform as ‘Jedi.'”
“Defendants’ unauthorized use of the Lucasfilm Trademarks constitutes the use of false or misleading designations of origins, and/or the making of false or misleading representations of fact,” the lawsuit reads.
The company also said it has served the defendants multiple notices to cease the alleged unauthorized activities.
The suit seeks unspecified damages, and a judgment prohibiting the defendants from infringing on Lucasfilms’ trademarks.
