Detroit Lions, NFL, Others Sued for Copyright Infringement

By Kaihao (Terrence) Zhang[1] On January 11, 2024, Allen Kee, a professional sports photographer, filed a 20-page copyright infringement suit against multiple entities and individuals under the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. §§ 101, et seq., and 28 U.S.C. § 1338(a) (p.5). The defendants of this suit include the Detroit Lions, Timeless Creations, Inc. (TCI), NFL Properties, NFL Enterprises, The Highland Mint, Fanatics, Getty Images, McFarlane, Dick’s Sporting Goods, VC Collectibles on e