In a case caption that screams trademark infringement, Boston Granite Exchange, Inc. (Haverhill, MA) has sued Greater Boston Granite, LLC (Lowell, MA). The complaint alleges that until 2009 defendant did business as JC International, LLC and focused on construction and remodeling. But a name change and business focus shift to importing building mateirals has plaintiff crying foul and asserting its BOSTON GRANITE EXCHANGE mark. This is one of those cases where you feel for the plaintiff, but you also want them to have adopted a more protectable mark years ago.
Boston Granite Exchange, Inc. v. Greater Boston Granite, LLC, 11-11898-JLT (D. Mass. Oct. 13, 2011)
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