The maker of Stanley cups is being sued for trademark infringement. But NOT by the NHL for their Stanley Cup championship trophy.
The hardware company Stanley Black & Decker is suing the maker of Stanley drinkware over its use of the name.
If you’re wondering why it’s happening NOW, more than a year after Stanley tumblers were all the rage, it’s because they apparently went too far, and gave “Stanley” a BAD name.
In a lawsuit filed this week, Stanley Black & Decker says the makers of Stanley drinkware violated an agreement from 2012 about when and how it could use the name.
And when millions of the mugs were recalled last year, the use of the name Stanley made it seem like the defective products came from Stanley Black & Decker. It’s unclear how much they’re seeking in damages.
