Tru Kids Inc. v. Vape R Us, Inc. et al

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Case Number:

3:25-cv-00781

Court:

Connecticut

Nature of Suit:

Trademark

Judge:

Victor A. Bolden

Firms

  1. February 05, 2026

    Toys R Us Seeks Contempt, Sanctions In Smoke Shop TM Suit

    The company behind Toys R Us is asking a Connecticut federal court to find smoke shop Vape R Us Inc. and its owner in contempt for violating a default judgment and injunction blocking it from continuing to operate under that name.

  2. July 11, 2025

    Smoke Shop's Default Lifted In Toys R Us Dilution Suit

    A Connecticut federal judge on Friday set aside a default entry against a New Haven e-cigarette and cannabis accessories store accused of tarnishing Toys R Us trademarks, mooting a pending motion for judgment after the defendants retained counsel who appeared in the case.

  3. July 02, 2025

    Toys R Us Seeks Default Judgment In 'Vape R Us' Dilution Suit

    Tru Kids Inc., the parent of retailer Toys R Us, has asked a Connecticut federal judge to issue a default liability judgment and a permanent injunction against a New Haven e-cigarette and cannabis store accused of tarnishing its registered trademarks that date back to 1970.

  4. May 14, 2025

    'Toys R Us' Blows Smoke At 'Vape R Us' Over Similar Marks

    Toys 'R' Us' parent company Wednesday filed suit in Connecticut federal court, accusing a vape business named Vape R Us of copying and tarnishing Toys R Us trademarks and using the marks to trick customers into believing they're shopping somewhere owned or endorsed by the toy store chain.