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2 thoughts on “Lawsuit seeks to thwart James Dean trademark violations

    1. Yes, in general, the ability for Amazon to list online, have in their own warehouse, collect payment for, and deliver, goods that are counterfeit, knock offs, uncertified, or otherwise unfit for any purpose and then absolve themselves of any responsibility claiming that they are merely a 3rd party marketplace is so objectively baloney. They must be stopped. Not likely by this administration but hopefully the next one.

      But also what is the market for James Dean memorabilia in 2026 that this sort of thing is worth a lawsuit over? What’s next, a lawsuit over unauthorized Mel Tormé bobbleheads?

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