Sony and Shift Up Sued by Film Company Over 'Stellar Blade' Trademark

A Louisiana-based firm claims the game’s name infringes on its long-established trademark, seeking damages and the destruction of all related materials.

Griffith Chambers Mehaffey, owner of Stellarblade LLC, filed the lawsuit alleging trademark infringement by Sony and Shift Up.
Mehaffey claims his business, established in 2010, has been overshadowed online by the game's popularity, impacting his search engine visibility.
Stellar Blade was initially announced as Project Eve in 2019 and rebranded in 2022, with the trademark registered in January 2023.
Mehaffey registered his own trademark for Stellarblade in June 2023 and sent a cease and desist letter to Shift Up the following month.
The lawsuit demands that Sony and Shift Up cease using the name, hand over all materials for destruction, and pay for damages and attorney fees.