XC Wire
11-12-2007, 01:09 PM
Press Contact: Pat Reshen
Pitbull Productions
212-369-6280
pat@pitbullproductions.com
Pitbull Productions, Inc. Sues Retailers in New York City
for Counterfeit Duplication and Distribution
of Their Copyrighted and Trademarked DVDs.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - New York, New York, February 1, 2007 - Pitbull Productions, Inc. announced today that they have served lawsuits against several retailers in New York City for engaging in the duplication, importation, distribution, and/or sale of unauthorized merchandise infringing upon copyrighted and trademarked properties. Defendants in the lawsuits include Vishara Video, Inc. and Vihan’s Video, Inc.
The complaint was filed in Federal Court for the Southern District of New York as a result of a broadening investigation that uncovered a counterfeiter, plaintiffs’ spokesperson Michael Violet announced Thursday.
Among claims asserted are those under the Latham act “…for causing confusion, mistake and deception …“and that the defendants had unlawfully used Plaintiffs’ “trademarks in interstate commerce.” It is the infringement of trademark which constitutes false designation and false advertising.
Pitbull seeks to determine all parties, persons and entities involved in the counterfeiting, illegal distribution and sale of their DVDs. “These egregious acts of corporate terrorism will not be tolerated and Pitbull Productions have implemented every legal means at their disposal to apprehend and prosecute all those involved,” plaintiff’s spokesman added. Pitbull is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.
"According to industry figures, piracy is 600% higher for adult content than for theatrical films. The increased proliferation of counterfeit merchandise and DVD piracy of adult male entertainment properties has gone on for too long”, states Pat Reshen, Executive Vice President of Pitbull Productions, Inc, “The time has come to take a stand against the flood of cheap knockoffs and blatant bootlegs. The vendors who sell pirated DVDs are causing huge economic losses for legitimate businesses and must be stopped. Piracy of Pitbull Productions’ content will not be tolerated. Unless aggressive steps are taken to stem the tide of piracy, the entire industry stands to lose millions of dollars. This suit shows our resolve and commitment to protecting our property."
Pitbull Productions aims to aggressively protect their intellectual property rights and licenses through this action and hopes that this lawsuit will send a clear message to other retailers and distributors that distributing counterfeit or bootleg DVDs and merchandise will not be tolerated.
Consumers and retailers are urged to contact Pitbull Productions, Inc. at support@pitbullproductions.com to report other retailers or distributors suspected of selling counterfeit DVDs.
Pitbull Productions, Inc. a New York based multi-media Production Company is the exclusive manufacturer of Thugporn ® brand and Tiger Tyson ® brand DVDs and has a dominating hold on the black and Latino adult markets The studio has produced over fifty top selling DVDs of male entertainment. Additional company and product information is available through their website at www.pitbullproductions.com
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Pitbull Productions
212-369-6280
pat@pitbullproductions.com
Pitbull Productions, Inc. Sues Retailers in New York City
for Counterfeit Duplication and Distribution
of Their Copyrighted and Trademarked DVDs.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - New York, New York, February 1, 2007 - Pitbull Productions, Inc. announced today that they have served lawsuits against several retailers in New York City for engaging in the duplication, importation, distribution, and/or sale of unauthorized merchandise infringing upon copyrighted and trademarked properties. Defendants in the lawsuits include Vishara Video, Inc. and Vihan’s Video, Inc.
The complaint was filed in Federal Court for the Southern District of New York as a result of a broadening investigation that uncovered a counterfeiter, plaintiffs’ spokesperson Michael Violet announced Thursday.
Among claims asserted are those under the Latham act “…for causing confusion, mistake and deception …“and that the defendants had unlawfully used Plaintiffs’ “trademarks in interstate commerce.” It is the infringement of trademark which constitutes false designation and false advertising.
Pitbull seeks to determine all parties, persons and entities involved in the counterfeiting, illegal distribution and sale of their DVDs. “These egregious acts of corporate terrorism will not be tolerated and Pitbull Productions have implemented every legal means at their disposal to apprehend and prosecute all those involved,” plaintiff’s spokesman added. Pitbull is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.
"According to industry figures, piracy is 600% higher for adult content than for theatrical films. The increased proliferation of counterfeit merchandise and DVD piracy of adult male entertainment properties has gone on for too long”, states Pat Reshen, Executive Vice President of Pitbull Productions, Inc, “The time has come to take a stand against the flood of cheap knockoffs and blatant bootlegs. The vendors who sell pirated DVDs are causing huge economic losses for legitimate businesses and must be stopped. Piracy of Pitbull Productions’ content will not be tolerated. Unless aggressive steps are taken to stem the tide of piracy, the entire industry stands to lose millions of dollars. This suit shows our resolve and commitment to protecting our property."
Pitbull Productions aims to aggressively protect their intellectual property rights and licenses through this action and hopes that this lawsuit will send a clear message to other retailers and distributors that distributing counterfeit or bootleg DVDs and merchandise will not be tolerated.
Consumers and retailers are urged to contact Pitbull Productions, Inc. at support@pitbullproductions.com to report other retailers or distributors suspected of selling counterfeit DVDs.
Pitbull Productions, Inc. a New York based multi-media Production Company is the exclusive manufacturer of Thugporn ® brand and Tiger Tyson ® brand DVDs and has a dominating hold on the black and Latino adult markets The studio has produced over fifty top selling DVDs of male entertainment. Additional company and product information is available through their website at www.pitbullproductions.com
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