LOS ANGELES – An energy drink manufacturer alleges a Florida automotive tools and related goods business is unlawfully using the Monster mark.
Monster Energy Co. filed a complaint on March 22 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against Integrated Supply Network LLC alleging trademark infringement.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that Monster Energy Co. suffered damages to its business and reputation. The plaintiff holds Integrated Supply Network LLC responsible because the defendant allegedly operates websites and social media accounts where it sells products that infringes plaintiff's Monster trademark.
The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks enjoin the defendant, all profits and damages, interest, treble damages, exemplary damages, all legal fees, deliver and destroy all infringing materials, restitution and disgorgement, and any other relief as the court deems just. It is represented by Steven J. Nataupsky, Lynda J. Zadra-Symes, Jason A. Champion and Julianna M. Simon of Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear LLP in Irvine.
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California Case number 5:17-cv-00548-CBM-RAO