Trader Joe’s to Appeal Union’s Trademark Victory to 9th Cir.

Trader Joe’s Co. will appeal the dismissal of its trademark claims against a union of some of its employees to the Ninth Circuit.

The grocer filed a notice of appeal in the US District Court for the Central District of California less than a month after that court deemed its suit a bid to “weaponize” trademark law in a labor fight. Trader Joe’s United alleged the company’s infringement allegations over United merchandise on its website was retaliation for its organizing efforts.

The appeal to the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will address a finding that the United ...