If a report from TMZ is to be believed, Michael Jackson's estate is going after a popcorn company.
The said company, named KingofPop.com, is being sued by the executors from the late "Man in the Mirror" singer's camp for its domain name, arguing that it ripped off Jackson's famous moniker.
According to Fox News, the estate, along with Triumph International (owner of the estate's publicity and trademark right), filed the complaint in the Central District of California last week and asserted that the domain name is a trademark violation.
The attorneys for Jackson's estate are looking into shutting down the website and an unspecified amount for damages.
Complex reports that the website, meanwhile, defended its use of the name, insisting that the word "pop" is a "nickname for popcorn products" and that they should not bear the pain of closing up shop for merely having a similar name to a celebrity.
The estate, for its part, alleges that "'pop' is only a nickname for soda ... in certain parts of the country."
KingofPop.com, which started in 2012 after taking over the domain name of a now-defunct Michael Jackson fan website, sells popcorn flavors like Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper, Dark Chocolate Caramel and Strawberry Shortcake.
BET reports that Jackson's estate itself is facing another lawsuit as producer Quincy Jones is seeking royalties from projects released after the star's death. The said projects include the use of the King of Pop's music in the "This Is It" film and soundtrack and the Cirque du Soleil production featuring his music.
Jackson died in June 25, 2009 due to cardiac arrest induced by propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication three weeks before he was set to begin his farewell tour "This Is It." He is credited for being one of the most successful musical artists of all time with his album "Thriller" being the highest selling album ever.
