Businessman in Tyumen engages in a dispute with popular character Cheburashka
In the Tumen Oblast, a legal dispute has arisen between LLC "Desert Logistics" and LLC "Soyuzmultfilm". The confectionery supplier is accused of offering for sale cookies with technical characteristics of counterfeiting, using a trademark and the image of a beloved character that belong to LLC "Soyuzmultfilm".
The trademark in question, No 754872, is the exclusive rights of LLC "Soyuzmultfilm", and the product in question also bears a designation similar to this trademark. The lawsuit, filed in the Arbitration Court of Tumen Oblast, alleges the use of trademark No 754872 and the use of the 'Cheburashka' character by LLC "Desert Logistics".
The total amount of the two claims in the lawsuit is 100,000 rubles. However, the company, LLC "Desert Logistics", is currently undergoing bankruptcy proceedings. The bankruptcy claim against the company is 2.7 million rubles, with the company's director initiating the proceedings.
Svetlana Nosova is the beneficiary, sole founder, and current manager of LLC "Desert Logistics". Despite the legal dispute and the company's financial struggles, the news can be subscribed to on the Telegram channel "Tumen Themes" for updates.
It is important to note that the lawsuit is currently registered in the system of electronic justice but has not yet been taken into production. The exact production date for the lawsuit has not been provided.
This legal dispute serves as a reminder of the importance of intellectual property rights and the consequences of infringing upon them. As the case progresses, it will be interesting to see how it unfolds and what impact it may have on both companies involved.
