Sept 22 (Reuters) – Doughnut chain Dunkin’ sued an e-cigarette maker in New York federal court on Friday, claiming its “Vapin’ Donuts” products violate the chain’s trademark rights.
The lawsuit said Singh Handicraft Corp uses branding that is “nearly identical” to Dunkin’s on disposable vaporizers shaped like an iced coffee cup and a glazed doughnut, with a logo in the same “distinctive orange and pink color scheme and rounded font.”
Massachusetts-based Dunkin’ also said that Singh sells the vaporizers in identical flavors to some of the chain’s drinks, including White Mocha and Iced Cappuccino. It accused Farmingdale, New York-based Singh of intentionally associating its products with Dunkin’ in a way that is likely to cause consumer confusion.
Representatives for Dunkin’ and Singh did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the lawsuit.
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