# Shein dismisses Selena estate's trademark claims

> Shein argues it isn't liable for knockoff Selena merch sold by third parties
- Title: Shein dismisses Selena estate's trademark claims · Billboard
- Summary: Shein argues it isn't liable for knockoff Selena merch sold by third parties Online marketplaces aren't legally responsible for third-party products even…
- Keywords: shein, selena quintanilla, q productions, trademark, online marketplace, nfl, tejano music, dismisses, Selena, estate's, claims, Billboard
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/pro/shein-responds-selena-estate-lawsuit-knockoff-merch
- Author: Rachel Scharf
- Published: 2026-09-18T21:21:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: shein, selena quintanilla, q productions, trademark, online marketplace, nfl, tejano music
## Shein files motion to dismiss
Shein claims a judge should dismiss Selena estate's trademark lawsuit over knockoff merch

> Shein says it removed all knockoff merch flagged by Q Productions
## Selena estate's claim
Suzette Quintanilla alleges Shein infringed her sister's trademarks by selling Selena-themed merchandise

> Q Productions claims Shein infringed her sister's trademarks and name image likeness rights
## Shein's defense
Shein says it only hosts third-party products and isn't liable for infringing items sold by independent merchants

> Shein's lawyers state direct liability cannot be imposed on online marketplaces for third-party content
## Legal precedent
Case law shows online marketplaces aren't legally responsible for third-party products even when they display infringing items

> Case law confirms direct liability cannot be imposed on an online marketplace for third-party content
## Similar cases
Temu faced similar trademark claims from Twenty One Pilots and MF Doom's estate but settled with MF Doom

> Temu settled with MF Doom's estate but is still pursuing claims against Twenty One Pilots
## Key takeaway

Online marketplaces aren't legally responsible for third-party products even when they host infringing items