Overview

• The band filed Tuesday in the U.S. Central District of California against Whaleco Inc., which operates Temu.
• The 43-page complaint includes 20 pages of screenshots and price comparisons, including a $35 official shirt versus an $8.51 Temu listing.
• The filing contends Temu exercises ironclad control over listings, pricing and manufacturing, making the platform responsible for alleged counterfeits.
• Twenty One Pilots requests a jury trial and broad injunctive relief to remove and recall marketing materials tied to disputed items.
• Federal records indicate Temu had not yet filed a formal response, while a spokesperson said the company respects IP rights and will contest the allegations.