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Christian Metal Band Demon Hunter Sues Netflix Over KPop Demon Hunters Show

The Christian metal band Demon Hunter has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging 'substantial confusion' due to the streaming service's show 'KPop Demon Hunters.' The band claims the show's title infringes on their 25-year-old name and has led to fans mistakenly purchasing tickets for the wrong events.

19 Aug, 11:30 — 20 Aug, 03:27
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BBCHigh5d ago

Christian metal band Demon Hunter sue Netflix over KPop Demon Hunters

The band say they face "an existential crisis" after the success of the K-pop-inspired Netflix film.

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The GuardianMostly Factual5d ago

Christian metal band sues Netflix over KPop Demon Hunters name

25-year-old band Demon Hunter says name of streamer’s hit movie creates ‘substantial confusion’ among consumers Christian metal band Demon Hunter is suing Netflix, accusing the entertainment giant of trademark infringement and unfair competition tied to the blockbuster “KPop Demon Hunters” name. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday by Hyde Lane, the company behind Demon Hunter, and alleges that Netflix Studios and concert promoter AEG Presents have created “substantial confusion” among consumers. C...

By Marina Dunbar

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globe-and-mailHigh5d ago

Netflix sued by band Demon Hunter over name of hit show KPop Demon Hunters

Christian metal band sues streaming giant and promoter AEG Presents over alleged trademark infringement

By Blake Brittain

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forbes5d ago

Christian Music Group ‘Demon Hunter’ Sues Netflix Over ‘Substantial Confusion’ From KPop Megahit

The band Demon Hunter was formed in Seattle in 2000 and has performed more than 400 concerts since.

By Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes Staff

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual5d ago

Christian Metal Band Demon Hunter Sues Netflix Over ‘KPop Demon Hunters’

Lawsuit alleges parents have requested refunds for Demon Hunter tickets purchased for their 5-year-olds

By Kory Grow

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billboardMostly Factual5d ago

Netflix Sued Over ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ By Christian Metal Band Called Demon Hunter

A rock band says it spent years building up its name, only for it to be effectively stolen by Netflix for the massively successful musical movie.

By Bill Donahue

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gulf-newsMixed4d ago

Netflix sued by real 'Demon Hunter' metal band over 'substantial confusion' with KPop Demon Hunters

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national-uaeMixed5d ago

Metal band Demon Hunter sues Netflix, saying KPop hit threatens its 25-year-old name

By William Mullally

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ignMostly Factual5d ago

Demon Hunter Sues Netflix Over KPop Demon Hunters, as Christian Metal Band Claims Fans Bought Tickets for Wrong Show

Christian metal band Demon Hunter is suing KPop Demon Hunters streamer Netflix.

By Tom Phillips

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nmeMostly Factual5d ago

Christian metal band Demon Hunter sues Netflix over ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ trademark

The complaint claims customers are confusing their gigs with the animated group The post Christian metal band Demon Hunter sues Netflix over ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ trademark appeared first on NME.

By Victoria Luxford

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myjoyonlineMixed5d ago

Netflix sued by band Demon Hunter over ‘KPop Demon Hunters’

Christian metal band Demon Hunter has sued Netflix and concert promoter AEG Presents in California federal court, alleging an ​upcoming concert tour based on the streaming platform's

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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