Trademark Infringement Complaint

A Trademark Infringement Complaint is a legal document filed in court by a trademark owner (the plaintiff) against an alleged infringer (the defendant) to initiate a lawsuit for trademark infringement. The complaint typically identifies the plaintiff’s trademark rights, describes the defendant’s infringing conduct, and alleges that the conduct is likely to cause confusion among consumers and harm the plaintiff’s goodwill and reputation. It also usually includes claims for relief, such as an injunction to stop the infringing conduct, damages for lost profits or royalties, and attorney’s fees. Trademark infringement complaints must be properly served on the defendant and meet the pleading requirements of the court. They are the first step in a formal legal process that can be costly, time-consuming, and uncertain for both parties.