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A trademark dispute is putting Netflix and a veteran band on opposite sides
A trademark dispute is putting Netflix and a veteran band on opposite sides
A trademark dispute is putting Netflix and a veteran band on opposite sides

Published on: 08/24/2026

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Christian metal band Demon Hunter has filed a federal trademark lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the streaming giant’s “KPop Demon Hunters” franchise has created consumer confusion as the property expands into music, merchandise and live entertainment. The case could become an important test of how trademark law protects artists and brands in the modern entertainment industry. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

The growing clash between music brands and major entertainment franchises is putting renewed attention on trademark law, and a new lawsuit involving the metal band Demon Hunter and Netflix’s blockbuster “KPop Demon Hunters” franchise could become a closely watched example of how those legal protections work in the modern music industry, Forbes reported.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2026/08/a-surprising-lawsuit-against-netflix-is-raising-questions-about-who-owns-a-name.html

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