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  1. 2026

    Demon Hunter's parent Hyde Lane sues Netflix and AEG Presents over 'KPop Demon Hunters' trademark

    Lawsuit filed

    Hyde Lane, the parent company of the American Christian metal band Demon Hunter, filed a lawsuit against Netflix and AEG Presents, among others. The suit accuses the defendants of trademark infringement and consumer confusion connected to the animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters' and its live tour. The filing names both the streaming company behind the film and the promoter associated with the tour as defendants alongside other parties.

    Hyde Lane, the parent company of American Christian metal band Demon Hunter, filed a lawsuit against Netflix and AEG Presents, among others, accusing them of trademark infringement and consumer confusion tied to the animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters' and its live tour.

    Company response

    • Denial — Netflix

      These allegations are without merit. Netflix has created an Academy Award-winning global phenomenon with KPop Demon Hunters that has inspired fans around the world with its powerful music, storytelling, and characters. We look forward to vigorously defending this matter.

    Source excerpt

    • American Christian metal band Demon Hunter has sued Netflix over alleged trademark infringement tied to the streamer’s megahit animated film “KPop Demon Hunters.”
    • Hyde Lane, the parent company of Demon Hunter, on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against Netflix and AEG Presents, among others, accusing the companies of trademark infringement and consumer confusion.
    • American Christian metal band Demon Hunter has sued Netflix over alleged trademark infringement tied to the streamer’s megahit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters."
    Source