BelAmi Files Infringement Suit Against Website Owner

BelAmi Files Infringement Suit Against Website Owner

PHOENIX — Gay adult studio BelAmi recently filed a federal lawsuit against that the operator of Teens-Boys-World.com and TBWStudio.com, alleging the sites poached 16 of its videos and streamed them online.

In an infringement suit potentially worth millions, BelAmi said that it first witnessed its content on Teens-Boys-World.com and TBWStudio.com in July.

BelAmi, which has a catalog of more than 1,000 gay adult films, is considered one of the most easily recognized brands in the space.

Teens-Boys-World.com and TBWStudio.com, meanwhile, serve up similar content and are considered "competitors.”

Last month, BelAmi’s counsel was granted an order by a Phoenix federal judge to serve defendant Ivan Foka, the purported owner and operator of Teens-Boys-World.com and TBWStudio.com, the suit’s summons and complaint via email.

The copyright and trademark infringement complaint targets Foka and his companies, as well as 10 John Does, seeking $150,000 per act of infringement, plus injunctive relieve and attorneys’ fees, as well as other costs.

BelAmi’s alleges that the operator of Teens-Boys-World.com and TBWStudio.com, who may reside overseas, has ties in Washington state and Arizona with payment processors and domain registrars.

In an interview today, Chad Belville, an industry attorney who represents BelAmi, remarked that the studio, which through the years has won five XBIZ Awards in numerous categories, is beefing up with “aggressive actions and enforcement” to vigorously protect its brands, content and copyrights.

“This suit is part of an ongoing comprehensive intellectual property protection program, and while most of what we do is behind the scenes, other suits may follow,” Belville told XBIZ.  

“Bel Ami is committed to providing first class adult entertainment,” he said. “And in order to continue filming in exotic locations, hiring the best models, videographers and editors, we must protect our videos from blatant piracy by those who invest nothing and republish our works as their own.

“Filing lawsuits is only part of a larger, long term strategy to protect and strengthen our brand so we can continue producing the quality content our viewers have come to expect,” said Belville, who noted that he and Stuart Davis, president of BelAmi, will be available at the upcoming Phoenix Forum to discuss enforcement methods.

Foka, the purported owner of Teens-Boys-World.com and TBWStudio.com, did not respond to XBIZ for comment relative to BelAmi’s lawsuit.

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Op-Ed: The Guardian's XBIZ Amsterdam Podcast Dismisses Creators' Experiences

British newspaper The Guardian’s podcast coverage of XBIZ Amsterdam 2025 purports to investigate the power dynamics of today’s online adult industry. Instead, it ignores creators’ voices, airs tired and outdated preconceptions about the business, and rehashes the unsupported claims of anti-pornography crusaders.

Eva Maxim, BranditScan Launch 'Killer' Promo

Eva Maxim and BranditScan have partnered for the Killer Creator Giveaway promotion.

2026 XBIZ Exec Awards Nominees for Online Industry Announced

XBIZ is pleased to announce the nominees for the online industry edition of the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards, set to be presented as part of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 14 in conjunction with the XBIZ 2026 digital media conference.

AEBN Publishes Report on POV Trends

AEBN has published a report on POV and gonzo categories from its straight and gay theaters.

Joybear Pictures to Launch 'I Really Love' Studio Imprint

Joybear Pictures has announced that its new studio imprint, I Really Love, will launch in January.

Pineapple Support to Host 'Life Transitions' Support Group

Pineapple Support is hosting a free online support group on navigating transitional and liminal spaces.

CamSoda Launches 'Trick or Tease' AI Companions

CamSoda has launched its Halloween-themed Trick or Tease AI companions.

Russian Lawmakers Call for Age Verification

Two Russian lawmakers have called on the country’s government to implement age verification for adult content.

British Documentary Spotlights XBIZ Amsterdam With Candid Conversations

British creator and host Josh Pieters traveled to XBIZ Amsterdam to film a documentary about the annual European adult industry conference.

XBIZ 2026 to Debut 'New Talent Go-See' Special Event

XBIZ 2026, North America’s premier adult industry conference, will debut a special event designed to help new talent jump-start their careers: the New Talent Go-See.

Show More