Candy Bouquet Files Arkansas Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
Candy Bouquet has filed a trademark infringement action against one of its former franchisees. Candy Bouquet International, Inc. v. McClendon, No. 08-340 (E.D. Ark., filed 4/ 17/08). According to the complaint, McClendon owned three Candy Boutique franchises. After violating the terms of her franchise agreements, Candy Bouquet terminated the agreements. The complaint alleges McClendon is still using Candy Bouquet's trademarks and trade secrets, although the complaint has no count for trade secret misappropriation.
