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Smucker's Sues Trader Joe's Over PB&J Trademark Infringement

10/15/2025

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The J.M. Smucker Company filed a lawsuit in Ohio against Trader Joe’s, accusing trademark infringement and unfair competition over Trader Joe’s Crustless Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam Sandwiches that copy its PB&J Uncrustables.
Smucker’s claims Trader Joe’s mimics the shape and marketing of Uncrustables, risking consumer confusion about affiliation.
The company seeks to halt similar branding and pursue monetary damages.
Smucker’s emphasizes protecting its trademarked design to prevent confusion.

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The J.M. Smucker Company filed a lawsuit in Ohio against Trader Joe’s, accusing trademark infringement and unfair competition over Trader Joe’s Crustless Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam Sandwiches that copy its PB&J Uncrustables.
Smucker’s claims Trader Joe’s mimics the shape and marketing of Uncrustables, risking consumer confusion about affiliation.
The company seeks to halt similar branding and pursue monetary damages.
Smucker’s emphasizes protecting its trademarked design to prevent confusion.