Judge: Tootsie Mini Pops packaging too similar to Dum Dums'
21-Mar-2019
- USA
A preliminary injunction handed down in Ohio says Tootsie Roll must at least temporarily stop using its packaging for Mini Pops. Tootsie Roll has disputed Spangler's claims. A message seeking comment was left Wednesday with Tootsie Roll.
The judge said in a decision issued last week that the Tootsie Roll is using packaging nearly identical to the Dum Dums packaging, right down to a red bag with white lettering. The Blade reports Spangler believes the packaging is so similar that customers would easily confuse the two products. (dpa)
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