AEW & Composite Effects Reach Settlement Over Luchasaurus’ Mask Design Lawsuit

AEW has been involved in a legal battle featuring Luchasaurus’ mask for a while now. There has been a lot of development on the ongoing case so far. Now it seems AEW and Composite Effects have reached a settlement regarding a lawsuit concerning Luchasaurus’ mask design.

As previously reported, on December 20, 2022, Composite Effects LLC filed a legal complaint against AEW and wrestler Austin Matelson Luchasaurus) alleging that the design of the Luchasaurus mask is protected by copyright and that it is being used for merchandise without the designer’s permission.

AEW then had moved to dismiss five of the six counts raised by Composite Effects. A judge would then deny the motion to dismiss the lawsuit. According to Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics, AEW and Composite Effects (CFX) have reached a settlement in their dispute over the merchandising rights to the Luchasaurus mask.

AEW and Louisiana-based mask maker Composite Effects (CFX) have reached a settlement in their dispute over the merchandising rights to the Luchasaurus mask

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The key issue at stake was whether the copyrighted mask and AEW’s modified version were substantially similar. Thankfully, the matter has now been settled and AEW doesn’t have to think about it any longer.

What’s your opinion on the lawsuit ending in a settlement? Do you feel AEW did the right thing? Share your thoughts in the comments below!