Trader Joe’s Trademark Complaint Against Union Brutally Dismissed by Judge: A Twisted Outcome
BELLEFONTE, PA – A federal judge in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, has dismissed a trademark complaint filed by Trader Joe’s against a union in a ruling that was described as “brutal” by legal experts. The grocery chain had accused the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) of infringing on its brand by using a similar design for its promotional materials. However, Judge John Thomas dismissed the claim, stating that Trader Joe’s had failed to provide sufficient evidence to support its allegations. The lawsuit centered around the use of the phrase “BUCK A SNIP” by the UFCW, which … Read more