The GEO Group, Inc. et al v. Netflix, Inc.

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Case overview

Case Number:

9:20-cv-80847

Court:

Florida Southern

Nature of Suit:

Assault Libel & Slander

Judge:

Aileen M. Cannon

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  1. May 04, 2021

    Private Prison Co. Drops Suit Against Netflix Over 'Messiah'

    Private prison operator The GEO Group Inc. has dropped its trademark and defamation fight against Netflix for using the prison company's logo in the fictional TV series "Messiah."

  2. January 12, 2021

    Judge Skeptical Of Netflix Claims In 'Messiah' TM Suit

    Netflix faced tough questions Tuesday from a Florida federal judge in a trademark and defamation lawsuit over its use of private prison operator The GEO Group Inc.'s logo in the fictional TV series "Messiah," with the judge saying it was frankly "unclear" why the streaming giant had to use GEO's name.

  3. August 04, 2020

    Netflix Scoffs At 'Barely Legible' Logo In 'Messiah' TM Suit

    Private prison operator The GEO Group Inc.'s trademark infringement and defamation lawsuit blows out of proportion Netflix's use of its logo in the fictional TV series "Messiah," the streaming giant told a Florida federal judge Monday, saying the logo is "barely legible" on a prison guard costume and vehicle.

  4. May 27, 2020

    Private Prison Co. Sues Netflix For Using Logo In 'Messiah'

    Private prison operator GEO Group Inc. accused Netflix of trademark infringement and defamation for using its logo in the fictional TV series "Messiah," which portrays immigrants detained in overcrowded cages, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Florida federal court.

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