[germanier]

There is a healthy cease-and-desist industry working in the field of online shops. I wouldn't classify their owners as lower middle class. You are right that a lot of cases go to court but they often side with the one sending the letter.

[y4mi]

You mean the shops run by a single person, often as secondary income besides their day job? Yes, I consider them middle class.

It's very rare that they sue a gmbh or ag. They generally only go for soft targets