Chatime reusable cups go to landfill after KeepCup sues for trademark infringement

The Sydney Morning Herald reports

Hundreds of reusable cups have ended up in landfill after KeepCup launched legal action against Chatime Australia, accusing the bubble tea chain of selling unlawful products and profiting off the use of its brand name without permission.

KeepCup instituted proceedings in the Federal Circuit Court against Chatime in late January after discovering it was marketing and selling a reusable cup packaged with the words “KEEP CUP” in its bubble tea stores and on Woolworths’ shelves. The image, logo and name of KeepCup are registered trademarks.

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