DC Comics

DC Comics is named in 5 U.S. federal IP lawsuits · 2 active.

Coverage vs. reality

Across the cases naming DC Comics that IP Feed tracks, press coverage leans plaintiff-favorable in 0 and defendant-favorable in 1.

Press lean: 0 plaintiff · 1 defendant

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From the blog on DC Comics

  1. ActiveTrademarkILND· 1:26-cv-060762026-09-09
    DC Comics v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified On Schedule A

    DC Comics sues unnamed partnerships for trademark infringement.

  2. ActiveTrademarkILND· 1:26-cv-060722026-08-07
    DC Comics v. The Partnerships and Unincorporated Associations Identified on Schedule A

    DC Comics is suing 20+ online retailers and marketplaces for trademark infringement, alleging they're selling counterfeit merchandise bearing DC Comics characters and logos without authorization. The defendants—including shops operating under names like Super Happy Store, Happy 36 Pop, and League Legend—allegedly traffic in knockoff DC branded goods. The case targets widespread unlicensed use of DC's valuable superhero trademarks across e-commerce platforms.

  3. ClosedCopyrightC.D. Cal.· 2:13-cv-076632014-05-29
    DC Comics v. Ufindings, LLC

    DC Comics and Sanrio are suing Ufindings, LLC, Mei Yuk Cheung, and Jenny Chan for copyright infringement. The defendants allegedly reproduced or distributed copyrighted works belonging to the plaintiffs without authorization. The case centers on unauthorized use of DC Comics and Sanrio intellectual property.

  4. ClosedTrademarkC.D. Cal.· 2:99-cv-074442001-07-11
    DC Comics v. Steven Koh

    DC Comics sues Steven Koh for trademark infringement in federal court.

  5. ClosedCopyrightS.D.N.Y.· 1:98-cv-011641999-07-27
    Hogan v. DC Comics

    Hogan sues DC Comics for copyright infringement over allegedly unauthorized use of his likeness or creative work.