A new, and much needed, trademark infringement suit in Puerto Rico was filed on August 31, 2011 (under seal). The case is Romero Britto v. Zakkos, et al Civil No. 11-cv-1856.
Brazilian artist Romero Britto is known worldwide for his colorful paintings, which have since been duly licensed and made into a variety of products. In Puerto Rico however, Britto has been the victim of a massive counterfeiting scheme with products ranging from purses, watches, fake nail coloring (pictured), umbrellas, and anything you could possibly think of. Counterfeiting has reached such a notorious level that the name “Brittoleras” came about to describe women who would wear fake Britto products.
Well, Britto and the corresponding licensors have brought a Trademark & Seizure suit against close to 200 vendors and distributors of counterfeit merchandise. The injunction hearing is set for Thursday, September 15 at the U.S. District Court of Puerto Rico.
Below is the Complaint and Motion in Support of Injunction.
Britto Complaint
Motion in Support – Injunction
