Issue No. 058 · September 25, 2026

Nintendo wins a $4.5 million piracy judgment, while Liga MX and two beverage brands test the boundaries of brand protection.

Nintendo Wins $4.5 Million Switch Piracy Judgment

A Washington federal judge entered a $4.5 million default judgment against James Williams, known online as Archbox, after Nintendo accused him of distributing pirated Switch games through online shops and promoting them on Reddit.

Liga MX Sues Kalshi Over Sports Market Branding

The Mexican Football Federation filed a federal trademark lawsuit in New York accusing Kalshi of using the Liga MX name and club logos without authorization in prediction markets.

Trademark

Surfside Drops Trade Dress Case Against Anheuser-Busch

Stateside Brands and Anheuser-Busch agreed to end a federal trade dress case over the packaging of Surfside and Skimmers ready-to-drink cocktails, and the court dismissed the claims with prejudice.

Trade Dress

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