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Procter & Gamble Files Infringement Lawsuit Against RNA Corporation
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The suit, filed today in
Procter & Gamble introduced the award winning Herbal Essences packaging with the relaunch of the brand in 2006. P&G believes that RNA Corporation is selling products in packages that copy the well-known Herbal Essences packaging to capitalize on the brand's success and consumer loyalty. P&G further believes that the unauthorized use of its trade dress is likely to cause confusion and could jeopardize the goodwill Herbal Essences has established among its consumers.
"We believe this is a clear case of infringement designed to take advantage of the Herbal Essences' business and its consumer loyalty," said
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