Beckett Authentication, a leading authentication service for sports memorabilia, has filed a lawsuit against a Rhode Island sports memorabilia shop and a contractor for allegedly selling counterfeit autographs of NFL player Jason Kelce. The lawsuit alleges that the shop, Cardboard Promotions, and the contractor, Signature Kings, knowingly sold forged autographs of the Philadelphia Eagles player.
According to the lawsuit, Beckett Authentication uncovered the alleged fraud after a collector submitted autographed items for authentication and they were flagged as counterfeit. The items in question were purportedly signed by Kelce during a private signing event at Cardboard Promotions in 2018. Beckett Authentication claims that the signatures were not genuine and were likely forged by the contractor, Signature Kings.
The lawsuit seeks damages for alleged trademark infringement, unfair competition, and unjust enrichment. Beckett Authentication is also seeking an injunction to prevent the shop and contractor from selling any more allegedly forged autographs of Kelce or any other athletes.
This lawsuit highlights the importance of authentication services in the sports memorabilia industry to protect collectors from purchasing counterfeit items. Beckett Authentication is known for its thorough examination of autographs to ensure their authenticity, and this legal action underscores their commitment to preserving the integrity of the hobby.
Both Cardboard Promotions and Signature Kings have yet to publicly respond to the lawsuit. It remains to be seen how this legal battle will unfold and what consequences may be faced by the defendants if Beckett Authentication’s claims are proven true. Collectors are advised to be cautious when purchasing autographed memorabilia and to seek out reputable authentication services to verify the legitimacy of their items.
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