After opening several Star Wars-themed businesses, a man named Michael Brown has been sued by Lucasfilm for infringing on its intellectual property.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, a lawsuit against Brown was filed on Friday for the operation of businesses that include New York Jedi, the Lightsaber Academy and Thrills and Skills. The defendant's services, which can be found at LightsaberAcademy.com, include teaching certifications and classes in "Academic Form, Stage, and/or Dueling."
Lucasfilm cites trademark infringement in its complaint, and has taken the issue to California federal court. The company says it has served Brown with several cease notices, but instead of closing operations, he has since filed a trademark application for "Lightsaber Academy, Inc."
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, a lawsuit against Brown was filed on Friday for the operation of businesses that include New York Jedi, the Lightsaber Academy and Thrills and Skills. The defendant's services, which can be found at LightsaberAcademy.com, include teaching certifications and classes in "Academic Form, Stage, and/or Dueling."
Lucasfilm cites trademark infringement in its complaint, and has taken the issue to California federal court. The company says it has served Brown with several cease notices, but instead of closing operations, he has since filed a trademark application for "Lightsaber Academy, Inc."
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