9th Circ. Axes Ruling Trader Joe's 'Weaponized Legal System'

By Jeff Overley · September 8, 2025, 11:10 PM EDT

A California federal judge acted too hastily when he concluded that Trader Joe's cooked up flimsy theories of trademark infringement to punish union organizers, the Ninth Circuit held Monday, finding that...

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Case Information

Case Title

Trader Joes Company v. Trader Joes United

Case Number

2:23-cv-05664

Court

California Central

Nature of Suit

Trademark

Date Filed

July 13, 2023


Case Title

Trader Joe's Company v. Trader Joes United

Case Number

24-720

Court

Appellate - 9th Circuit

Nature of Suit

 

Date Filed

February 09, 2024


Case Title

Trader Joe's Company v. Trader Joes United

Case Number

24-2826

Court

Appellate - 9th Circuit

Nature of Suit

 

Date Filed

May 03, 2024