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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dee-Ann Durbin

Judge says Smucker's lawsuit against Trader Joe's over frozen sandwiches can proceed.

Smuckers Trader Joe's Lawsuit - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

A federal judge has ruled that J.M. Smucker can proceed with a lawsuit against Trader Joe’s over frozen sandwiches that Smucker claims are too similar to its Uncrustables.

Smucker sued Trader Joe’s in federal court in Ohio last fall, claiming Trader Joe’s committed a trademark violation when it introduced frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with the same round shape and crimped edges as Uncrustables.

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