Alisan Fine Art Co. Ltd., a Hong Kong-based company, has filed a lawsuit against multiple defendants accused of selling counterfeit products online. The complaint was lodged on October 7, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division. Alisan Fine Art Co. Ltd. is targeting individuals and business entities identified in Schedule A of the filing.
The case revolves around allegations that the defendants are operating internet stores that sell counterfeit versions of Alisan Fine Art's trademarked beauty and healthcare products. The plaintiff asserts that these unauthorized sellers are misleading consumers by presenting their goods as genuine Alisan products while infringing on the company's registered trademarks. According to the complaint, these actions violate both federal and state laws, including the Lanham Act and Illinois Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Alisan Fine Art Co. Ltd. claims that its trademarks are well-known and have been used continuously without abandonment, contributing significantly to its brand value and consumer trust. The company accuses the defendants of creating multiple online stores with similar design elements to appear legitimate while avoiding detection through tactics like frequently changing store names and using false registration information.
In response to these alleged infringements, Alisan Fine Art Co. Ltd. seeks several forms of relief from the court. These include a permanent injunction to prevent further sales of counterfeit goods, destruction of all infringing products, transfer of funds from defendants' accounts up to any awarded damages, statutory damages ranging from $1,000 to $2 million per counterfeit mark per type of good sold or offered for sale, actual damages if statutory damages are not awarded, and coverage for attorney fees and costs.
Representing Alisan Fine Art Co. Ltd., attorneys Abby Neu, Keaton Smith, and Shengmao (Sam) Mu from Whitewood Law PLLC have taken up this case under Civil Action No. 24-cv-9641.