CrossFit Sues Supplement Maker for Trademark Infringement

A dietary supplement company allegedly infringes CrossFit Inc.'s trademarks by using the CrossFit name in advertising without the fitness company’s permission.

Progenex has continued to use the CrossFit name even after the parties terminated a sponsorship agreement, CrossFit said in a May 10 complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.

CrossFit agreed to promote Progenex in connection with CrossFit events including the CrossFit Games. CrossFit said that Progenex breached the agreement by failing to pay, and the parties terminated the agreement. CrossFit alleged that Progenex has been using its trademarks unlawfully since the agreement was ...