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Smucker’s is suing Trader Joe’s, alleging the chain's crustless PB&J sandwiches copy Uncrustables’ design

The lawsuit cites similar packaging, blue color scheme and crimped-edge sandwich shape

Smucker’s is asking Trader Joe’s to halt sales of the product and destroy related materials

The J.M. Smuckers Company, the Ohio-based parent company of Smucker’s, is suing Trader Joe’s, claiming that the grocer’s version of the Uncrustable sandwiches is too similar to Smucker’s' version.

According to court documents filed on Monday, Oct. 13, obtained by PEOPLE, Smucker’s is accusing the California-founded grocery chain of trademark infringement for the design of the pre-made, sealed peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

The lawsuit references Trader Joe’s “back to school” product as

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