Court Documents: Michaels Sues Chicago Artist Pose in Copyright Dispute
Records from U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
This page hosts court records from Michaels Stores v. Jordan Nickel, filed February 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
In its complaint, Michaels seeks a declaration that its use of artwork by the Chicago artist Pose, whose legal name is Jordan Nickel, in connection with Ironlak spray paint displays did not infringe Pose’s alleged copyrights and did not violate state or federal law.
The lawsuit followed a January 5 cease-and-desist letter from Pose demanding that Michaels stop using the artwork.
Read the story: Art supply retailer Michaels sues Chicago artist Pose in marketing dispute
Michaels sues Chicago artist Pose in marketing dispute
The federal filing follows a January cease-and-desist letter sent by the artist.
Adam Schrader
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