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Smucker sues Trader Joe’s, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables
Smucker's alleges Trader Joe's copied Uncrustables' sandwich shape and packaging, seeking to stop sales and claiming consumer confusion with a $1 billion brand.
- The J.M. Smucker Company filed a lawsuit against Trader Joe's on October 13 for trademark infringement regarding its Uncrustables sandwiches, claiming they are too similar to Trader Joe's PB&J sandwiches, which it calls an 'obvious copycat.'
- Smucker's alleges that consumers are deceived into believing that Trader Joe's products are affiliated with Smucker's, citing social media as evidence of confusion.
- The lawsuit seeks monetary damages and wants an order to stop Trader Joe's from selling the similar sandwiches, which Smucker's claims infringe on its trademarks.
- Smucker's has been using the Uncrustables design since 1996 and has asked for all infringing materials to be destroyed, emphasizing its commitment to protecting its trademarked design.
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The sandwich that sparked a $1 billion food fight
The J.M. Smucker Co. is suing Trader Joes, alleging the grocery chain's new frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are too similar to Smuckers Uncrustables in their design and packaging.In the lawsuit, which was filed Monday in federal court in Ohio, Smucker said the round, crustless sandwiches Trader Joe's sells have the same pie-like crimp markings on their edges that Uncrustables do. Smucker said the design violates its trademarks.Smucker …
Smucker sues Trader Joe’s, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables
The J.M. Smucker Co. is suing Trader Joe’s, alleging the grocery chain’s new frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are too similar to Smucker’s Uncrustables in their design and packaging.
Smucker sues Trader Joe’s over alleged ‘dupe’ Uncrustables product
(NewsNation) — The J.M. Smucker Company is suing Trader Joe’s accusing the grocery chain of infringing trademarks tied to its Uncrustables product. The lawsuit was filed in Ohio on Monday. The lawsuit references Trader Joe’s “back to school” product being “an obvious attempt to trade off on the fame and recognition” of the Uncrustables design. The lawsuit also asserted that Trader Joe’s violated the Uncrustables trademark by using blue packaging…
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Smucker sues Trader Joe's over alleged 'dupe' Uncrustables product
(NewsNation) — The J.M. Smucker Company is suing Trader Joe's accusing the grocery chain of infringing trademarks tied to its Uncrustables product. The lawsuit was filed in Ohio on Monday. The lawsuit references Trader Joe’s “back to school” product being “an obvious attempt to trade off on the fame and recognition” of the Uncrustables design. Is the consumer protein craze health-based or the latest food fad? The lawsuit also asserted that…
Smucker sues Trader Joe’s, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables - Boston News, Weather, Sports
The J.M. Smucker Co. is suing Trader Joe’s, alleging the grocery chain’s new frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are too similar to Smucker’s Uncrustables in their design and packaging. In the lawsuit, which was filed Monday in federal court in Ohio, Smucker said the round, crustless sandwiches Trader Joe’s sells have the same pie-like crimp markings on their edges that Uncrustables do. Smucker said the design violates its trademarks. Smuc…
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