The Amazon list is shot! This kind of product is coming off the shelf quickly

（This article is excerpted from WeChat official account "雨果网")

Ⅰ. Picasso Tiles magnetic block

On October 10th, 2025, the U.S. Federal District Court for the Western District of Washington officially accepted an appearance patent infringement lawsuit with the case number of 25-cv-01961, and the plaintiff was Laltitude LLC, the parent company of the "Picasso Tiles" magnetic attraction building block brand, headquartered in California, USA, which was established on February 28th, 2013. With toy distribution as its core business, its Picasso Tiles brand product line covers basic magnetic films, urban theme building blocks and racing track groups.

Its product PicassoTiles 100 Piece Set ranks first in Amazon's Toy Building Sets category. Last month, it sold more than 4,000 pieces and accumulated nearly 70,000 comments.

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The type of this lawsuit is patent infringement, represented by Practus LLP Law Firm. The core of the case involves a design patent of "Single Magnetic Brick", which was filed by Howard Wang on October 6, 2015 and authorized by the US Patent Office on June 13, 2017. The patent number is US D789,312 S, and the protection period is 15 years. The principle of "ordinary observer test" is adopted to judge the infringement of American appearance patents, that is, whether ordinary consumers will confuse the accused products with the patent designs involved.

It is reported that this lawsuit is mainly aimed at sellers who sell magnetic bricks on cross-border e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and TikTok Shop, especially those who sell "square magnetic bricks" products. Relevant sellers need to check the store product links to confirm whether the patent infringement is involved.

Ⅱ. Dune IP

On October 14th, 2025, Legend Pictures, LLC (Legendary Pictures) filed a TRO (Temporary Restraint Order) lawsuit against sellers on several cross-border e-commerce platforms on the grounds of trademark and copyright infringement. The case number was 25-cv-12536, and the agency was SULLIVAN & CARTER, LLP. The rights protection is centered around the DUNE series of movies, involving federally registered trademarks in various categories, including the word "Dune" and the "LEGENDARY" logo, covering stationery, audio-visual products, clothing, toys and other commodity categories. Because "DUNE" has been recognized as a famous trademark, its protection scope is wider than that of ordinary trademarks.

(Image source:www.warnerbros.com/movies/dune-part-two)

In addition to trademarks, the case also involves the copyright contents of two films of Dune, with registration numbers of V9979D750 and V15021D880 respectively, covering the characters, scene design and plot elements in the films. At present, some sellers selling related peripheral products on Amazon, eBay, Temu and other platforms have been listed as defendants, facing legal risks such as freezing account funds.

Ⅲ. Portable depilator

On October 14, 2025, Tongxiang Simai Trading Co., Ltd. filed a design patent infringement lawsuit in the Northern District of the United States District Court for Illinois, case number 25-cv-12530, through Reiner & Reiner, P.A. The lawsuit alleges that several cross-border sellers are selling portable hair removers with designs identical to the patented design without authorization. The involved patent, US D1,079,130 S, was approved on June 10, 2025, covering a washable, reusable mini lint roller suitable for cleaning clothes, furniture, and pet hair. The court has accepted the case but has not yet issued a preliminary injunction. Relevant stores on platforms such as Amazon, eBay, and Temu are currently operating normally, and funds have not been frozen.

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It is understood that TONGXIANG Company was established in 2023, with its core business focused on wholesale and retail. As the holder of the patent USD1079130S1, the company has launched a range of practical products, including a mini portable epilator, reusable cotton roller, and a washable adhesive roller specifically designed for pet hair debris removal.

These products efficiently address cleaning needs for clothing, furniture, and carpet surfaces, excelling particularly in removing pet hair and crumbs. In terms of maintenance, they are easy to operate—simply rinse the lint roller underwater to effortlessly remove attached hair and debris without requiring complex steps.

Ⅳ. Illustration by Christina Menzel

Recently, the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Eastern Division) filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against German illustrator Christina Menzel, with case number 25-cv-11879. The case is progressing at a fast pace. On October 8th, Judge Jorge Alonso signed a sealed temporary restraining order and completed registration; On October 9th, the plaintiff issued subpoenas to the partnership enterprises and unincorporated organizations listed in Appendix A of the case.

(Image source: @tinamenzel)

Christina Menzel's creation originates from self-healing. In her works, the "skeleton" symbolizes her own sad emotions, while the "cat" represents a pet cat that helps alleviate anxiety. The core idea is to convey the idea that regardless of gender, race, or nationality, everyone has a common emotional connection in their hearts, which can temporarily relieve their troubles. Her official portfolio can be accessed through the website https://cara.app/tiinamenzel/portfolio View, the social media account @ tinamenezel also shows that their creative direction is "drawing cats and skeletons", with a style leaning towards "dark cut art" (dark cute style).  

This lawsuit involves 12 registered copyright works of Christina Menzel in the United States, all of which have a core theme of "Skeleton and Cat Portrait", creating a strong style contrast between the "coldness" of skeletons and the "cuteness" of cats, conveying emotional resonance and life attitude related concepts. If the products sold are printed with patterns that are the same or similar to these works, it may constitute copyright infringement.