In a legal escalation within the real estate technology space, Darryl Davis Seminars has filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit against Epique. The complaint centers on the POWER AGENT brand, which the plaintiff claims it owns exclusive rights to and that the defendant is using without authorization.
The suit, lodged in federal court, seeks an injunction to halt Epique's use of the POWER AGENT name, as well as disgorgement of profits derived from the alleged infringement. Darryl Davis Seminars argues that the brand confusion damages its market position and goodwill.
The case highlights ongoing intellectual property tensions in the proptech and real estate training sectors. Neither company immediately disclosed settlement talks or previous licensing agreements, if any, and the court has not yet scheduled a hearing on the request for an injunction.
Epique has not yet filed a formal response. The outcome could set a precedent for how distinctive marketing terms are protected in competitive real estate service markets, particularly among platforms offering agent lead-generation and coaching.
Counter-argument: The lawsuit is early-stage and Epique may argue that POWER AGENT is a descriptive or generic term in the industry, not subject to trademark protection, or that its use falls under fair use. Without a court ruling, the merits remain unproven.