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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Entertainment
Marina Dunbar

Christian metal band sues Netflix over KPop Demon Hunters name

A composite image showing a metal singer screaming into a microphone and an animated character holding up her index finger
Left: Ryan Clark of the band Demon Hunter at the 2019 Louder Than Life music festival in Louisville, Kentucky. Right: KPop Demon Hunters. Composite: Getty Images, Netflix

Christian metal band Demon Hunter is suing Netflix, accusing the entertainment giant of trademark infringement and unfair competition tied to the blockbuster “KPop Demon Hunters” name.

The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday by Hyde Lane, the company behind Demon Hunter, and alleges that Netflix Studios and concert promoter AEG Presents have created “substantial confusion” among consumers.

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