J.M. Smucker Files Lawsuit Against Trader Joe’s Alleging Trademark Infringement Over Frozen PB&J Sandwiches

A branding battle is heating up in the frozen aisle over premade PB&J sandwiches.

The J.M. Smucker Company filed a lawsuit in federal court in Ohio on Monday against Trader Joe’s, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition.

Smucker claims that Trader Joe’s version of prepackaged, frozen, thaw-and-eat crustless peanut butter and jam sandwiches mimics the “distinctive” features of its own frozen Uncrustables sandwiches, which have been sold by retailers since 2000.

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