Trader Joe’s Files a Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Its Employee Union

Grocery-store chain Trader Joe’s sued its employee union in Los Angeles federal court on Thursday, claiming the union’s sales of merchandise related to the company violated its trademark rights.

The grocer’s lawsuit said Trader Joe’s United sells tote bags, buttons, mugs and other products featuring the store’s name and logo that are likely to confuse customers into thinking it made or endorsed them.

A representative for Trader Joe’s United said on Friday that it had not yet been served with the complaint. Representatives for Trader Joe’s did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Friday.

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