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STUDIO GHIBL INC:
Via Email and Certified Mail
March 27,2025
Gib Studio LLC
755 Dotings Ln
Miami FL 33137
Re: Unauthorized Use of Studio Ghibli Intellectual Property
Cease and Desist
Dear Gib Studio LLC,
We are legal representatives of Studio Ghibli, Inc. (“Studio Ghibli”), the world-renowned animation
studio responsible for original motion pictures such as Spirited Away My Neighbor Totoro
Princess
Mononoke
and others. Studio Ghibli is the exclusive owner of all associated intellectual property
rights, including visual style,
character likenesses
thematic elements and trademarks
It has come to our attention that your company has developed and publicly launched an application
under the name “Gib” described as “a photo sharing app that turns all photos into Studio Ghibli style
images
This product appears to heavily borrow from Studio Ghibli’s artistic style
branding
cues and
thematic presentation, and it references our studio by name in marketing and promotiona
materials
Please be advised that this constitutes unauthorized use and misappropriation of Studio Ghibli’s
copyrighted works
trade dress
and brand namne and it Is
likely to cause confusion among consumers
regarding endorsement, sponsorship
affiliation
none of which exist.
Accordingly
we demand that you:
Immediately cease and desist all use of the Studio Ghibli name references toits style characters
Or films in all promotional descriptive
or functional aspects of your app or business;
Terminate the availability and distribution of the app “Gib” in all platforms, including but not
limited to the Apple App Store Google Play, and any third-party marketplaces;
Remove or take down all marketing materials
websites and social media content that reference
Studio Ghibli or utilize similar visual elements;
4. Provide US with Written assurance within seven (7) days of the date of this letter confirming your
compliance with the above demands
Failure to comply will leave uS no choice but to pursue legal remedies, including seeking injunctive
relief, statutory and actual damages,
and attorneys’ fees
without further notice
This letteris not intended to be
complete statement of Studio Ghibli’s rights all of which are
expressly reserved
Sincerely
Sakura & Hoshino LLP
Legal Counsel for Studio Ghibli, Inc
legal@sakura-hoshino.com
(212) 555-7283
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