• Case Background:
◦ Tyshawn sued Supreme for wrongful termination of his exclusive deal, claiming he was making about $1 million a year.
◦ He alleges Supreme wrongfully terminated him, despite his claim that they gave him permission for other gigs, while Supreme asserts the deal was exclusive and he breached it.
◦ Tyshawn also claims he was defamed and disparaged within the fashion industry.
◦ He filed an initial complaint in May, which he later amended to add more causes of action related to defamation and disparagement.
• Latest Development - Motion to Dismiss:
◦ Supreme filed a motion to dismiss on August 7th, stating that Tyshawn "doesn't have anything" and his claims are refuted by documents or law.
◦ This motion includes a copy of Tyshawn's contract, which Supreme is using to argue they did not breach anything and Tyshawn has no claim under it.
◦ The availability of this contract is highlighted as a "most exciting part" for skateboarding enthusiasts and legal professionals due to the lack of transparency in such contracts.
• Insights from Tyshawn's Contract:
◦ The contract is described as "pretty standard" but contains specific, fun details relevant to skateboarding.
◦ Legal Disclaimer: The discussion is based on personal opinions and does not constitute legal advice.
◦ Apparel Requirements:
▪ Tyshawn was required to "predominantly wear a Supreme branded top, pants, and underwear every day".
▪ If he wore a hat, it "must be a Supreme branded hat".
▪ The contract allows him to coordinate his outfit at his discretion, so long as it's predominantly Supreme branded, but the interpretation of "predominantly" is vague (e.g., by fabric yardage vs. pieces).
◦ Exceptions to Exclusivity:
▪ The contract lists exceptions for Adidas, Hardies Hardware, King Skateboards, and other trademarks owned by Tyshawn (through his Grindhard Corporation).
▪ However, it specifies that he can "promote, comment, post, like, or have an association" with these, but "not personally wearing products" from them. This means he might not even be supposed to wear Hardies or King products.
◦ Social Media Requirements:
▪ Tyshawn is expected to frequently contribute to and appear on his personal social media channels (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube).
▪ A specific requirement is to "comment on and repost Supreme's Instagram".
▪ He must "prominently feature or wear Supreme Apparel" on his personal social media channels.
◦ Skateboard Requirements:
▪ The only requirement for his skateboard is to "affix to and display on his skateboard one or more Supreme brand box logo stickers that must be visible at all times".
◦ Travel Perks:
▪ For international travel, he receives a business casual class ticket and an economy class ticket for a companion.
◦ Compensation:
▪ His annual compensation is $1,000,000 USD, payable in equal monthly installments of $83,333.33.
◦ Bonus Payments:
▪ These bonuses are for coverage not produced or sponsored by Supreme.
▪ Magazine Coverage: $3,000-$6,000 for a cover (e.g., Thrasher), and $2,000-$3,000 for a two-page spread. Notably, some magazines listed (TWS, Skateboard Mag) were not in existence when the contract was signed/renewed in February 2024. This compensation appears to be above industry standard based on historical data.
▪ Video Coverage: $2,500-$5,000 for a major video part (e.g., in a board or shoe sponsor video, Thrasher, national TV). Lesser exposure (2 minutes and up) pays $500-$1,500, and minor exposure (under 2 minutes) pays $250-$500.
▪ Skater of the Year (SOTY): He receives $25,000 for winning Thrasher Skater of the Year.
▪ Special SOTY Bonus: If he wins SOTY for an "unprecedented third time" during the original term, the bonus doubles to $50,000. This all-caps, larger-font note suggests discussions about another SOTY run and highlights its importance to Supreme and Tyshawn.
▪ Bonus Conditions: For magazine and video coverage bonuses, a Supreme logo or product had to be "clearly visible" (and for video, during the majority of the edit).
• Next Steps in the Lawsuit:
◦ The hearing for the motion to dismiss is scheduled for September 3rd at 9:30 AM at the New York County Courthouse.
◦ Tyshawn's attorney is expected to file an answer to the motion to dismiss within 14 to 21 days.
◦ The stakes are high: the court could dismiss the lawsuit, or it could proceed to discovery (where evidence is exchanged).
◦ Supreme's arguments for dismissal include:
▪ Defamation claims: they argue that stating Tyshawn was terminated or breached the contract is a true statement and therefore not defamation.
▪ "Merger clause": Supreme argues that Tyshawn's contract, renewed on February 21, 2024, states that all prior dealings and agreements are merged into the new contract, effectively nullifying any previous permissions Tyshawn might have received for other modeling gigs (like Marc Jacobs). The Marc Jacobs modeling occurred after the new contract's date.
▪ Supreme claims there is "overwhelming" evidence that Tyshawn's previous forays were an ongoing issue leading to the new contract negotiations, which "doubled Tyshawn's compensation and his renewed commitment to exclusivity".
之前我们报道过 Tyshawn 与 Supreme 的天价合同纠纷，最近这起诉讼有了最新进展！ Supreme 公司给纽约法庭提交了驳回动议 (motion to dismiss)，并在此动议中附上了与 Tyshawn 的独家合同，这让公众得以一窥职业滑手合同的细节。
案件背景回顾
◦ Tyshawn Jones 起诉 Supreme 公司，声称自己被错误的终止了合同。
◦ 他与 Supreme 签订了一份每年约一百万美元的独家合同，要求他穿着 Supreme 服装。
◦ Tyshawn 声称 Supreme 曾允许他从事其他工作，但 Supreme 否认并指控他违约。
◦ Tyshawn 还声称自己在时尚界被诽谤和贬低。
◦ 案件进展：Tyshawn 于五月提起诉讼，随后修订了诉状，而 Supreme 于8月7日提交了驳回动议。驳回动议意味着 Supreme 认为 Tyshawn 没有足够的证据或法律依据来支持他的主张。
合同概览
◦ 这份合同被认为是相当标准且内容详尽的，不同于人们可能想象的“握手协议”。它涵盖了服务条款、担保、保密条款以及各方期望等。
◦ 合同中特别有趣的部分包括：对滑板、社交媒体以及穿着的详细要求。
穿着要求
◦ 核心要求：Tyshawn 必须“每天主要穿着 Supreme 品牌的上衣、裤子和内衣”。这意味着他必须每天穿着 Supreme 内裤。
◦ 帽子规定：如果佩戴帽子，“必须是 Supreme 品牌的帽子”。
◦ 模糊性：合同中提到滑手可以“自行搭配服装”，但要求整体服装“主要”是 Supreme 品牌。这引发了关于“主要”如何衡量的问题（例如，是按布料面积还是按服装件数计算）。
例外条款
• 允许穿着 Adidas 产品。
• 合同中还提到了 Hardies Hardware 和 King Skateboards，以及“出借人（其公司 Grindhard Corporation）或滑手（Tyshawn 本人）拥有的任何其他商标”。
• 然而，对于 Hardies、King 或其他 Tyshawn 拥有的商标，他可以“推广、评论、发布、点赞或建立联系”，但“不得亲自穿着产品”。这意味着他可能不被允许穿着 Hardies 或 King 品牌的服装。
社交媒体
◦ 频繁互动：Tyshawn 被要求“频繁地在个人社交媒体频道（包括 Instagram、Twitter、Facebook、TikTok 和 YouTube）上发布内容和露面”，并“通过评论、照片和视频帖子参与”。
◦ 强制评论与转发：合同中明确规定，他必须“评论和转发 Supreme 的 Instagram 帖子”。这解释了为什么很多品牌滑手会在品牌帖子下留言或点赞，这可能是合同要求。
◦ “突出展示”：他必须“在个人社交媒体频道中突出展示或穿着 Supreme 服装”。同样，“突出展示”的具体定义也存在模糊性。
滑板
◦ 合同中对滑板的唯一要求是，滑手“必须在其滑板上贴上并展示一枚或多枚 Supreme 品牌 Box Logo 贴纸，且必须始终可见”。
◦ Box Logo 限定：必须是“Box Logo”贴纸，而非其他 Supreme 贴纸。
旅行
◦ 国际商务舱：Tyshawn 在国际旅行时将获得商务休闲舱机票。
◦ 同行人员经济舱：他的一位同伴将获得经济舱机票。
薪酬
◦ 年度固定薪资：
• 每年一百万美元（$1,000,000 美元），按月等额支付。
• 每月约为 $83,333.33 美元。
• 这证实了 Tyshawn 所声称的价值，因为合同明确记载了这一数字。
奖金
• 奖金范围：除了 Supreme 制作或赞助的照片或视频外，所有其他曝光都能获得奖金。
杂志报道：
• 封面：$3,000 - $6,000。
• 两页版面：$2,000 - $3,000。
合同中列出的 Thrasher、TWWs 和 The Skateboard Mag 中，有两家杂志在合同续签日期（2024 年 2 月 21 日）时已不复存在，这表明存在疏忽。
• 与业内标准相比：Jamie Foy 1999 年的合同中，杂志封面奖金为 $600，按通胀调整后约为现在的 $1,161。这表明 Tyshawn 的封面奖金可能高于行业标准。
• 如果 Tyshawn 的 Adidas 广告出现在杂志中，他可能会再次从 Supreme 获得奖金。
视频报道
• 主要视频部分（来自板面赞助商、鞋子赞助商、The Berrics、Thrasher 或国家电视台的正式滑板视频部分）：$2,500 - $5,000。这被认为相对于投入的时间来说偏低。
• 主要曝光（2分钟及以上）：$500 - $1,500。
• 次要曝光（2分钟以下，例如 Instagram 短视频）：$250 - $500。
年度滑手 (SOTY)
获得 Thrasher 年度滑手称号：$25,000。
若 Tyshawn 在合同期内第三次获得年度滑手称号（“前所未有”），奖金将达到$50,000。这一条款在合同中以大写字母和比薪资条款更大的字体突出显示，表明 Supreme 和 Tyshawn 都非常重视年度滑手称号，并暗示了 Tyshawn 曾有再次冲击该荣誉的讨论。
奖金可见性要求：
• 杂志报道：必须“清晰可见”Supreme 标志或产品。
• 视频报道：Supreme 标志或产品必须在“剪辑的大部分时间中清晰可见”。这意味着他必须在大部分滑板动作中穿着或展示 Supreme 产品，而不仅仅是休闲 B roll 镜头。
诉讼的下一步
◦ 听证会日期：驳回动议的听证会定于 9 月 3 日上午 9:30 在纽约县法院举行。
◦ Tyshawn 的回应：Tyshawn 的律师预计将在未来 14-21 天内对驳回动议作出回应。
◦ 此次动议对 Tyshawn 来说风险很高，如果动议被批准，他的诉讼可能就此结束。但如果驳回失败，案件将继续进行，进入证据披露阶段。
Supreme 的主要论点
• 诽谤主张：Supreme 辩称，如果 Tyshawn 确实被终止或违约，那么宣称这些事实并不构成诽谤。
• 终止通知：Supreme 声称他们确实发出了终止通知，并将其作为证据 C 附上，其中包括 Tyshawn 穿着 Marc Jacobs 服装的 Instagram 帖子和新闻报道。他们认为 Tyshawn 已经为 Marc Jacobs 进行了模特工作，因此无需给出纠正违约行为的机会。
• 合并条款：Supreme 提出一个“巧妙的论点”，即 Tyshawn 在 2024 年 2 月 21 日续签的新合同中包含一项条款，声明所有先前的协议和交易都被“合并”且作废，即“清零”。这意味着 Tyshawn 之前获得的任何许可都已失效，而他在新合同签订后为 Marc Jacobs 模特，则构成违约。
• 薪资翻倍：Supreme 声称，证据将“压倒性地证明”Tyshawn 之前的模特行为一直是与 Supreme 之间的问题，而新合同的谈判结果是 Tyshawn 的薪资翻了一倍，以换取他“重新承诺独家性”。令人惊讶的是，Supreme 在提交的驳回动议中并未附上支持这一说法的证据。
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