The Upper Deck Company v. Panini America, Inc.

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Case overview

Case Number:

3:20-cv-00185

Court:

California Southern

Nature of Suit:

Trademark

Judge:

Gonzalo P. Curiel

Firms

  1. March 23, 2020

    Trading Card Co. Dunks On Rival's Michael Jordan TM Suit

    Sports trading card company Panini America Inc. told a California federal court that rival Upper Deck can't bring trademark claims over two cards showing supposed license partner Michael Jordan in the background, calling his appearance in the photographs "indiscernible and incidental."

  2. January 30, 2020

    Trading Card Co. Sues Rival Over Michael Jordan Cards

    Sports trading card company Upper Deck is suing rival Panini America Inc. for releasing cards that feature Michael Jordan in the background, claiming Panini's "nefarious misconduct" blatantly violates Jordan's trademarks and Upper Deck's exclusive licensing deal with the basketball superstar.