In a ruling with implications for the array of comic-book conventions drafting off the notoriety of the original Comic-Con in San Diego, a federal judge has dealt a Salt Lake City version a resounding defeat.
Judge Anthony Battaglia in the U.S. District Court of Southern California issued an injunction against the Utah convention and also ordered defendants Bryan Brandenburg and Daniel Farr to pay $4 million in legal fees. The ruling (read it Here) follows a jury verdict in December 2017 that the Salt Lake Comic Con overstepped the trademark line, though it awarded only $20,000 in damages and did not buy two of the complaint’s three main arguments.
Comic-Con organizers nevertheless wanted to recoup their legal expenses and seek a permanent injunction preventing Salt Lake from continuing to operate under the “Comic Con” banner. Battaglia backed the plaintiffs on both points, getting in some sharp digs at Farr’s production company,...
Judge Anthony Battaglia in the U.S. District Court of Southern California issued an injunction against the Utah convention and also ordered defendants Bryan Brandenburg and Daniel Farr to pay $4 million in legal fees. The ruling (read it Here) follows a jury verdict in December 2017 that the Salt Lake Comic Con overstepped the trademark line, though it awarded only $20,000 in damages and did not buy two of the complaint’s three main arguments.
Comic-Con organizers nevertheless wanted to recoup their legal expenses and seek a permanent injunction preventing Salt Lake from continuing to operate under the “Comic Con” banner. Battaglia backed the plaintiffs on both points, getting in some sharp digs at Farr’s production company,...
- 8/24/2018
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
In what may be the beginning of the end of the road for any self-described "Comic-Con" that doesn't take place in San Diego, a California federal judge has issued an injunction in one of the biggest trademark cases in the entertainment industry in years.
San Diego Comic Convention was the plaintiff taking on Dan Farr and Bryan Brandenburg, who ran the Salt Lake Comic Con. At a trial held last winter, San Diego prevailed on its contention that it held valid rights and that Salt Lake was infringing its trademarks. The jury didn't find willfulness, however, and ...
San Diego Comic Convention was the plaintiff taking on Dan Farr and Bryan Brandenburg, who ran the Salt Lake Comic Con. At a trial held last winter, San Diego prevailed on its contention that it held valid rights and that Salt Lake was infringing its trademarks. The jury didn't find willfulness, however, and ...
- 8/24/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
In what may be the beginning of the end of the road for any self-described "Comic-Con" that doesn't take place in San Diego, a California federal judge has issued an injunction in one of the biggest trademark cases in the entertainment industry in years.
San Diego Comic Convention was the plaintiff taking on Dan Farr and Bryan Brandenburg, who ran the Salt Lake Comic Con. At a trial held last winter, San Diego prevailed on its contention that it held valid rights and that Salt Lake was infringing its trademarks. The jury didn't find willfulness, however, and ...
San Diego Comic Convention was the plaintiff taking on Dan Farr and Bryan Brandenburg, who ran the Salt Lake Comic Con. At a trial held last winter, San Diego prevailed on its contention that it held valid rights and that Salt Lake was infringing its trademarks. The jury didn't find willfulness, however, and ...
- 8/24/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A California federal judge has teed up a trial this coming November in a trademark dispute over "Comic Con." In a summary judgment ruling issued this past week, U.S. District Court Judge Anthony Battaglia has given the organizers of the San Diego Comic-Con some wins, but is nevertheless reserving the key issue of genericide for a jury.
Sdcc is squaring off against Dan Farr and Bryan Brandenburg, who run the Salt Lake Comic Con and are being accused of trademark infringement. This is a test case. If Sdcc prevails in San Diego vs. Salt Lake, other "Comic Cons" throughout the...
Sdcc is squaring off against Dan Farr and Bryan Brandenburg, who run the Salt Lake Comic Con and are being accused of trademark infringement. This is a test case. If Sdcc prevails in San Diego vs. Salt Lake, other "Comic Cons" throughout the...
- 9/20/2017
- by Eriq Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Those attending San Diego Comic-Con this week will hear about fictional fights involving superheroes, extraterrestrials, zombies and more. Noise about one battle for the ages, however, might be more muted. That's because of a suppression order issued on Tuesday by a California federal judge.
The organizers of Sdcc are on the offensive against other comic conventions throughout the nation. In particular, Sdcc could be headed to trial in November against Dan Farr and Bryan Brandenburg, who run the Salt Lake Comic Con. The consequential case could impact the mega-millions business of bringing production companies and fanboys together for a cultural and promotional lovefest....
The organizers of Sdcc are on the offensive against other comic conventions throughout the nation. In particular, Sdcc could be headed to trial in November against Dan Farr and Bryan Brandenburg, who run the Salt Lake Comic Con. The consequential case could impact the mega-millions business of bringing production companies and fanboys together for a cultural and promotional lovefest....
- 7/20/2017
- by Eriq Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
San Diego Comic-Con is suing Salt Lake Comic Con for federal trademark infringement, claiming the Utah convention is capitalizing off the ‘Comic-Con’ name.
San Diego Comic-Con Sues Salt Lake Comic Con
In a lawsuit filed Thursday, Aug. 7, San Diego Comic-Con claims, “Defendants are using the Comic-Con mark, or a confusingly similar mark, in connection with the sale of its products and services without (San Diego Comic-Con’s) consent, and with knowledge of Sdcc’s rights in the Comic-Con marks.”
San Diego Comic-Con claims that, by using the “Comic Con” name, Salt Lake Comic Con’s “actions have caused, and will continue to cause, irreparable harm to (San Diego Comic-Con) and to the public which is deceived as to the source and sponsorship of (San Diego’s) goods and services.”
However, Salt Lake Comic Con co-founder Bryan Brandenburg is fighting the lawsuit and said he believes that Sdcc was only motivated...
San Diego Comic-Con Sues Salt Lake Comic Con
In a lawsuit filed Thursday, Aug. 7, San Diego Comic-Con claims, “Defendants are using the Comic-Con mark, or a confusingly similar mark, in connection with the sale of its products and services without (San Diego Comic-Con’s) consent, and with knowledge of Sdcc’s rights in the Comic-Con marks.”
San Diego Comic-Con claims that, by using the “Comic Con” name, Salt Lake Comic Con’s “actions have caused, and will continue to cause, irreparable harm to (San Diego Comic-Con) and to the public which is deceived as to the source and sponsorship of (San Diego’s) goods and services.”
However, Salt Lake Comic Con co-founder Bryan Brandenburg is fighting the lawsuit and said he believes that Sdcc was only motivated...
- 8/11/2014
- Uinterview
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