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Sylvanian Families Sues TikTok Star for Copyright Infringement

7/20/2025

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Epoch Company Ltd, the creator of Sylvanian Families, has taken legal action against TikTok star Thea Von Engelbrechten, accusing her of copyright infringement over her adult-themed parody videos. The company claims her content tarnishes its family-friendly image. The lawsuit demands damages and a permanent ban, with a pretrial conference set for August 14, 2025.

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Epoch Company Ltd, the creator of Sylvanian Families, has taken legal action against TikTok star Thea Von Engelbrechten, accusing her of copyright infringement over her adult-themed parody videos. The company claims her content tarnishes its family-friendly image. The lawsuit demands damages and a permanent ban, with a pretrial conference set for August 14, 2025.