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Shein Fights Selena Merch Lawsuit Claims
18 Sep
Summary
- Shein disputes claims of unlicensed Selena merchandise sales.
- The company argues it is not liable for third-party vendor products.
- A judicial hearing on the dismissal motion is scheduled for late October.
Shein is contesting allegations of selling unlicensed Selena Quintanilla merchandise in a recent court filing. The fast-fashion marketplace submitted a motion on Thursday, September 17, requesting the dismissal of legal claims initiated earlier this year by Suzette Quintanilla, representing Selena's estate.
Q Productions, the entity managing Selena's estate, alleges that Shein infringed upon the late singer's trademarks and image rights. The lawsuit specifically cites merchandise, including T-shirts, bearing Selena's likeness and signature logo.
Shein's defense centers on two main points: they have removed the contested merchandise and implemented search term filters. Crucially, the company argues it cannot be held responsible for products originating from independent third-party merchants, a category that includes all the merchandise in question.
Attorneys for Shein contend that online marketplaces are legally shielded from liability for third-party goods. They cite case law indicating that merely providing search tools or facilitating transactions does not equate to direct liability for infringing content. This argument echoes similar defenses used by other e-commerce platforms facing comparable lawsuits.
A judicial hearing concerning Shein's motion to dismiss is scheduled for late October. This legal battle unfolds as the Selena estate's lawyers are also involved in a separate lawsuit filed by Selena's brother, A.B. Quintanilla III, concerning profit sharing.
