Uncrustables have long been a mealtime hero, easy to pack, easy to eat and entirely crust-free. Their iconic round shape with crimped edges is instantly recognizable to parents and kids, making them a staple in homes, schools and even NFL facilities .

Now, the maker of these frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, J.M. Smucker Company, is taking legal action against grocery chain Trader Joe’s, claiming its new crustless sandwiches are an “obvious copycat.”

The sticky situation

On Oct. 13, Smucker’s filed a lawsuit in federal court, alleging that Trader Joe’s crustless sandwich versions infringe on its trademarks. The filing in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio accuses the grocery chain of infringement, trademark dilution, unfair competition, false designatio

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