Pharrell Williams sues Spreadshirt: 12 million euros for counterfeits!

Pharrell Williams verklagt Spreadshirt aus Leipzig wegen gefälschter BBC-Produkte. 12 Millionen Euro Schadensersatz werden gefordert.
Pharrell Williams sues Spreadshirt from Leipzig for fake BBC products. 12 million euros in damages are required. (Symbolbild/ML)

Pharrell Williams sues Spreadshirt: 12 million euros for counterfeits!

Leipzig, Deutschland - US musician Pharrell Williams has sued the Leipzig Order platform Spreadshirt for 12 million euros in damages. The lawsuit is submitted via his company "BBC Ice Cream LLC", which sells high -quality streetwear under the "Billionaire Boys Club" label "Billionaire Boys Club". Williams raises accusations against Spreadshirt because users have allowed users to design and sell fake products from their brand. The business model offered by the company, which allows independent sellers to upload designs and printing T-shirts, is critically questioned in that it is used by fake providers.

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Spreadshirt has repeatedly problems with copyright and trademark violations. Although the company indicates considerable efforts to identify and prevent such violations, it remains unclear how effective these measures are. Williams ’lawyer has publicly criticized the fact that Spreadshirt continues to produce and drive out fake products, which makes the legal disputes with brand owners make.

previous lawsuits and legal steps

Pharrell Williams' lawsuit is not the first legal step against spreadshirt. Viktoria Theoharova, the operator of the "Huddy" label, also filed a lawsuit against the platform because fake products were sold under her brand name. Her case was successful when a court decided that spreadshirt was liable for the trademark violations. However, the company has appealed against this judgment and tried to have the "Huddy" brand extinguished at the German Patent and Trademark Office. In a courageous step, Theoharova started a fundraising campaign to cover her legal costs and already collected over 8000 euros.

The legal arguments for fake products skill lightly on the challenges with which fashion brands are confronted in the digital market. The cultural brand Billionaire Boys Club in particular is a popular destination for counterfeiters due to its cultural importance and the high price structure. The proliferation of fake articles not only harms the brands itself, but could also undermine the trust of consumers and deduct the income of legitimate brands.

Pharrell Williams ’lawsuit not only brings financial claims to court, but also strives to prevent future violations of his brand. The outcome of the lawsuit could be pioneering for the liability of platforms in connection with fake goods. The current legal framework conditions offer a certain protection for platforms that host user -generated content, but courts are increasingly checking to what extent such platforms are actively involved in fulfillment and monetization, as the complaint from Williams makes it clear.

In summary, it can be seen that the case not only affects the legal challenges for Pharrell Williams ’brand, but also raises major questions about the responsibility of platforms in e-commerce. The developments in this legal dispute are pursued with tension.

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OrtLeipzig, Deutschland
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