Intellectual Property Law

"Eden Organic" Mark Owner Sues Over "Eatin' Organics"

By Michael Atkins

Plaintiff’s and defendant’s logos

Plaintiff Eden Foods, Inc., makes and sells organic foods.

Eden’s Organics, LLC, d/b/a Eatin’ Organics, LLC, delivers organic fruits and vegetables in Greater Seattle.

Eden Foods alleges that Eden’s Organics’ use of EDEN’S ORGANICS and EATIN’ ORGANICS infringes Eden Foods’ trademark registrations for EDEN, EDEN ORGANIC & DESIGN, and EDEN FOODS in connection with various vegetable products. It filed suit in the Western District on December 22. 

Eden Foods’ complaint alleges a likelihood of confusion between the parties’ marks and uses and that a distributor has expressed actual confusion between the parties’ marks.

Eden’s Organics has not yet answered Eden Foods’ complaint.

The case cite is Eden Foods, Inc. v. Eden’s Organics, LLC, No. 10-2055 (W.D. Wash. Dec. 22, 2010).

Full post as published by Seattle Trademark Lawyer on December 26, 2010 (boomark / email).