(NewsNation) — Popular rock-pop band Twenty One Pilots is suing online marketplace Temu, alleging that the website is selling counterfeit merchandise by using their trademarked logo.
The band filed a lawsuit against Whaleco Inc. on Tuesday in California, according to People Magazine. Whaleco operated Temu.
“The (trademarked logos) have been damaged and put at risk by Temu’s knowing and systematic marketing and sale of counterfeit versions of the brand’s trademark on products,” according to the filing, obtained by People.
The suit continued, “these marks are confusingly and/or virtually identical to Plaintiff’s trademarks. Such products devalue TOP’s brand and status in the rock milieu and create a false association between the brand and Temu.”
Twenty One Pilots: Temu sells $8 version of our $35 shirt
In the filing, Twenty One Pilots, comprised of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, included examples of the alleged fake merchandise, including a $35 shirt sold on the band’s website that features their logo and a dragon, and Temu’s $8.51version.
The “Chlorine” rockers alleged that they “advised” the online marketplace of the violations, but it “failed to meaningfully respond, necessitating this action,” People reports, adding that Temu is “one of the most unethical companies operating in today’s global marketplace.”
A company spokesperson told People Magazine, “Temu respects the intellectual property rights of others and takes all infringement claims seriously. While we uphold this commitment, we will vigorously defend ourselves against unfounded allegations.”
Twenty One Pilots is reportedly seeking unspecified damages.
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