Sony Sues Alleged Counterfeit PS5 Seller for Millions

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Sony is suing an eBay seller for selling fake PlayStation 5 accessories. The company is not only trying to close down the seller’s online store but is also seeking millions of dollars in compensation for the counterfeit products.

While Nintendo is famous for aggressively protecting its creations, Sony has also acted to safeguard its intellectual property, particularly when the PlayStation 5 first launched. A good example of this is the PS5’s customizable console covers. Several companies making unofficial face plates for the system were forced to stop by Sony, which also obtained a patent for those face plates in 2021.

Sony Files Multi-Million Lawsuit Against Counterfeit PS5 Product Seller

Sony is taking action against counterfeiters. On October 24th, The Game Post reported that Sony filed a lawsuit against an eBay seller, ‘zaocuand-002’, for selling fake PS5 accessories. Sony claims the seller used PlayStation logos and branding to trick customers into buying these unauthorized products. They’re seeking a court order to stop the seller from listing any more fake items and to shut down their eBay store completely. What’s really striking is Sony’s demand for $2 million for each time the PlayStation trademark was used, plus legal fees and other expenses. This comes as Sony is also suing Tencent, claiming they created a copycat of the Horizon game series.

When this information was gathered, the eBay seller had over 700 items for sale, but only around 40 were PlayStation-related. They currently don’t seem to be selling any genuine PS5 accessories. The seller, known as zaocuand-002, has sold over 9,000 items since opening their account, but it’s unclear how many of those sales are connected to the lawsuit filed by Sony. A $2 million fine would be a significant blow to most online sellers, and Sony could potentially seek a much larger amount depending on how much stock the seller has.

It’s currently unclear whether Sony will succeed in its request, and eBay hasn’t yet acted on its own. However, console manufacturers have won similar cases before. Nintendo, for example, has frequently sued people who modify or pirate their Switch consoles and has often won settlements or judgments worth millions of dollars.

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2025-11-07 16:04