Chanel Files Trademark Infringement Suit Over Phone Accessories

Chanel Inc. alleges that its trademark rights have been violated by providers of mobile phone accessories, in a lawsuit filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of California.

The complaint alleges federal and state violations against several entities over their use of the fashion company’s logo. There are three defendants listed in the complaint—FE Corp., MM Cell Corp., and alleged owner Farshad Najafi.

The defendants operate retail stores called “Custom Cases” and “Custom Cases Phone Repair” in California and have sold phone accessory products that bear marks similar to the Chanel marks, the complaint said. The plaintiff ...