The latest lawsuit against NBCU might signal further lawsuits to come.
Martinez has now picked up new clients with specialty fonts and has been aggressively seeking compensation from alleged infringers, including a famous band over a best-selling album. Representing P22 in the lawsuit is Frank Martinez, a lawyer based in Brooklyn who previously sued NBCU in 2009 for $2 million for fonts being used by its cable financial network, CNBC. According to the complaint, NBC Universal used Cezanne Regular type face font software to create Potter merchandise including a “Hedwig Pillow,” a “Dementor Cap,” and a “Hogwarts Stationery Set.” The lawsuit against NBC Universal was filed in New York District Court by P22 Type Foundry.
NBC Universal, whose Universal Studios unit has licensed some Potter rights in connection with its theme parks, was hit with a $1.5 million suit from a company that took exception to the type of font used on Harry Potter merchandise. Last week, one legal threat became a lawsuit. In the past few weeks, a number of Hollywood companies were served with cease-and-desist letters over the use of fonts on merchandise, albums and other promotional items.
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