• Reuters, Monday, July 17, 2023 3:08 PM

Trader Joe's is suing its employee union in Los Angeles federal court, 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," reports Reuters. "A lawyer for the union, Seth Goldstein, said the lawsuit was part of a 'union-busting campaign' to deprive Trader Joe's United of its ability to fund itself, calling it 'outrageous' and a violation of the National Labor Relations Act."

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