Smucker's Files Lawsuit Against Trader Joe's Over Similar Frozen PB&J Sandwiches
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Summary
The J.M. Smucker Co. is suing Trader Joe's for allegedly copying its popular Uncrustables frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Smucker's claims that Trader Joe's version infringes on their trademark through similar crimped edges and packaging design. The lawsuit represents a classic case of a major food manufacturer protecting its intellectual property against a competitor's similar product offering.
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Smucker's claims the products' crimped edges and packaging design violate their trademark
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