Trademark Tussle: Trader Joe’s Grocery Slaps Lawsuit On DEX Trading Platform
Trader Joe’s, a well-known supermarket chain in the United States, has taken legal action against a decentralized exchange (DEX) platform named Trader Joe, alleging that it has violated federal trademark laws. The DEX platform, which operates under the domain name traderjoexyz.com, not only shares the same name as the supermarket but, according to recent reports, also appears to be trying to leverage the supermarket’s established brand and reputation. US Supermarket Giant Locks Horns With Trader Joe DEX Trader Joe’s has gained popularity in the digital realm by....
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