Jm Smucker ‘files Uncrustables Trademark Suit Against Trader Joe’s’

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US shaper JM Smucker has reportedly taken purpose astatine 1 of nan country’s foremost retailers pinch a suit centred connected nan Uncrustables brand.

According to media reports successful nan US, JM Smucker has revenge a suit successful Ohio accusing Trader Joe’s of trading sandwiches that mimic its Uncrustables products.

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In a document posted online by Reuters detailing nan lawsuit, nan shaper claimed Trader Joe’s “has launched an evident copycat” pinch its ain Crustless Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam sandwiches.

“Smucker does not return rumor pinch others successful nan marketplace trading prepackaged, frozen, thaw-and-eat crustless sandwiches. But it cannot let others to usage Smucker’s valuable intelligence spot to make specified sales,” nan suit reads.

The motorboat of nan Trader Joe’s merchandise “constitutes trademark infringement, trademark dilution, unfair competition, mendacious nickname of root and deceptive waste and acquisition practices”, it added.

JM Smucker is seeking “damages, costs, profits and injunctive relief” nether Ohio law.

Just Food has asked Trader Joe’s for comment.

JM Smucker has been capable to consistently turn income of its Uncrustables brands successful caller years.

The institution said successful June that nan 12 months to nan extremity of April marked nan “11th consecutive fiscal year” erstwhile Uncrustables’ income roseate astatine a “double-digit” rate. In nan 12-month period, Uncrustables nett income reached $920m; group income were $2.21bn, down 3% year-on-year.