The estate of MF Doom has failed in its first attempt to hold Temu liable for selling counterfeit versions of the late hip-hop legend’s merchandise.

A Tuesday (Dec. 9) ruling out of California federal court grants the e-commerce giant’s motion to dismiss trademark infringement claims brought by MF Doom’s heirs earlier this year. The estate of the British-born rapper, who died in 2020, accused Temu of selling dozens of knock-off t-shirts, hats and posters bearing his name and signature mask.

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