Legal battles over Epic Games, Inc.’s Fortnite Battle Royale dance emotes have become prevalent over the past couple of years, including at least four individual suits filed in the Central District of California by Terrance Ferguson (aka the rapper 2 Milly), actor Alfonso Ribeiro, viral performer Russell Horning (aka Backpack Kid), and James Baker (aka the rapper BlocBoy JB). Last year, Leo Pellegrino (also known as Leo P), filed suit against Epic claiming that it misappropriated his likeness and his Signature Move trademark. The Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently dismissed seven of Pellegrino’s eight claims.
