Dbrand’s Custom PS5 “Darkplates” Business Is Dead after It Dares Sony to Sue and Company Follows Through with Legal Action

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Dbrand, the Canadian-based device customization company behind “Darkplates,” has been forced to abandon its custom PS5 plate business after Sony’s lawyers threatened legal action with a cease and desist letter. The development isn’t surprising, as Dbrand’s antics have been well publicized in the gaming media—for whatever reason, the company decided to bait Sony’s lawyers into taking action against it when Darkplates launched, daring the company to sue it. Sony has expectedly followed through and killed Darkplates, custom matte-black side plates for the PS5 that feature engravings reminiscent of the PlayStation brand’s trademarked symbols.









Some of the scary specifics from Sony’s legal department, per Dbrand:



…preliminary and permanent injunctive relief, Court-ordered destruction of infringing materials, and recovery of dbrand’s profits and...

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