Global Truss America LLC has accused GLP of falsely stating that it is "an authorized distributor of Global Truss products in the United States and falsely stating that Mr. George Lee is the CEO of Global Truss" and wrongfully "implying that Global Truss is the source of the products that GLP is advertising, distributing, offering for sale and/or selling."
In the suit, which was filed in the US District Court for the Central District of California on 6 January, 2011, Global Truss America LLC states that its established and federally registered trademarks identify "Global Truss staging and truss products only and distinguishes them from goods sold by others."
Global Truss America LLC is seeking monetary damages and attorney fees in its suit, as well as injunctive relief to restrain the defendants, and anyone with whom they work to import and distribute their products, from using the Global Truss name and trademarks. The suit is also asking that all products bearing the specious "Global Truss" mark, imported and advertised by German Light Products, be destroyed.
"Global Truss is always open to competition," said Sherman, "but when a competitor deliberately attempts to create confusion and makes false statements about representing our client's brand, we have no choice but to act aggressively to protect our client's brand and the public interest."
(Lee Baldock)
