Trader Joes Company V. Trader Joes United
Summary: This lawsuit involves a trademark dispute between Trader Joe's Company and Trader Joe's United. Trader Joe's Company, the owner of federal trademark registrations for the mark "TRADER JOE'S," has strict standards for the use of its trademarks. Trader Joe's United, a labor union, operates a commercial website where it sells products using Trader Joe's trademarks. Despite Trader Joe's demands to cease using its intellectual property, the Defendant has refused. Trader Joe's is seeking injunctive relief in the United States District Court for the Central District of California to address the harm caused by the Defendant's infringement of its trademark rights. The lawsuit alleges trademark infringement, unfair competition, false association, and false designation of origin. Trader Joe's is seeking damages, a permanent injunction, and the destruction of infringing goods.
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