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Federal judge rules Smucker’s Uncrustables lawsuit against Trader Joe’s can proceed
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· September 1, 2026
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Key points against Trader Joe's has been allowed to proceed. The lawsuit was filed in a US District Court.
A lawsuit filed by J.M. Smucker Co. against Trader Joe's has been allowed to proceed. The company claims Trader Joe's frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches infringe on its trademark. Details of the complaint include similarities in shape and edge design. Smucker does not object to similar products, but seeks to protect its intellectual property.
The lawsuit was filed in a US District Court. Further information on the case is available from news reports.
The decision to allow the lawsuit to proceed was made by a federal judge.
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Category: business Published: September 1, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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