This seems like a pretty silly lawsuit. Though they have a fake bag in their scene, it’s still advertising Louis Vuitton because they talk about it! The LV folks even want the entire movie pulled until the scene is removed! How ridiculous is that?! Get the details below.
The movie features Zach Galifianakis’ character — Alan — instructing Stu not to mess with his luggage, warning, “Careful, that is … that is a Louis Vuitton.” BTW, in the movie, the S in Louis is not silent. Funny.
Two problems. First, L.V. claims Warner Bros. never got permission to use its precious and valuable trademark. Second, the luggage in the movie is a knockoff, or so LV claims. Again, funny but problematic.
Louis Vuitton wants damages, and an injunction prohibiting Warner Bros. from distributing the movie as long as the luggage is in the flick.
No word from Warner Bros. yet.
