A trademark infringement suit over the La Michoana name and “Indian Girl” logo used to sell Mexican ice cream was won in a federal court in North Carolina by the defendant, who showed that the plaintiff was actually the infringer.
Luis Maestre began using the name La Michoacana to sell paletas—a popsicle-like treat—at a North Carolina flea market as early as 2008. In 2013, he added the Indian Girl design to his logo and had a banner printed for the flea market.
La Michoacana Natural LLC began selling Mexican ice cream in Florida in 1999, but moved into the North .
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