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The lawsuit from Frost River, a Minnesota-based American clothing company, alleges that Lucasfilm used their geologist pack in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny without permission. The issue isn’t just that the backpack was used in the film; Frost River claims Lucasfilm went further by removing their brand markings from the backpack and then used footage of it in promotional campaigns for a different company, Filson.
The Details of the Lawsuit
Frost River’s accusations include:
Unauthorized use of their geologist pack in the film.
Removal of branding and trademarks from the backpack.
Using footage of the Frost River pack in advertisements that featured products from Filson, a company that partnered with Lucasfilm for promotional content.