The jury in the case of Stitch Inc. v. TikTok Inc. has heard that the popular social media platform, TikTok, has been accused of infringing on the trademark of Stitch Inc. and owes more than $116 million in damages.
Stitch Inc., a software company based in California, filed the lawsuit against TikTok in 2019. The company alleged that TikTok had infringed on its trademark by using the name “Stitch” for its video-editing feature. Stitch Inc. argued that the use of its trademark was likely to cause confusion among consumers and had caused them to suffer financial losses.
The jury heard evidence from both sides and ultimately found that TikTok had indeed infringed on Stitch Inc.’s trademark. The jury awarded Stitch Inc. more than $116 million in damages, which includes lost profits and punitive damages.
This case serves as a reminder to companies that they must be careful when using trademarks owned by other companies. Companies should always do their due diligence to ensure that they are not infringing on another company’s trademark.
It is also important for companies to be aware of their own trademarks and to take steps to protect them from infringement. Companies should register their trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and take legal action against any company that is found to be infringing on their trademark.
This case is an important reminder that companies must take steps to protect their trademarks from infringement. Companies should always do their due diligence to ensure that they are not infringing on another company’s trademark and should take legal action if necessary.
Source: Plato Data Intelligence: PlatoAiStream
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