Tootsie Roll Industries, LLC v. 16 Handles Franchising, LLC

Court

District Court, S.D. New York (S.D.N.Y.)
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Assigned judge

John P. Cronan · 712 cases in index

Docket number

1:26-cv-01046

Cause

15:1114 Trademark Infringement (Lanham Act)
15 U.S.C. § 1114 — Trademark infringement (Lanham Act)

Nature of suit

840 Trademark
Infringement or dilution of a trademark under the Lanham Act.

Jurisdiction

Federal Question

Jury demand

Plaintiff

Date filed

02/06/2026

9,326 Trademark cases in this court are indexed here.

Parties

• plaintiff · Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc Food Processing & Manufacturing · 15 cases
• defendant · 16 Handles Franchising, LLC

Part of a Larger Litigation Pattern

This is one of 2 Trademark cases in our index naming 16 Handles Franchising, LLC — a possible mass-tort or coordinated-litigation cluster.

About Trademark Lawsuits

Trademark lawsuits allege infringement or dilution of a brand name, logo, or other mark under the Lanham Act — typically claims that one party's use is likely to confuse consumers about the source of goods or services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tootsie Roll Industries, LLC v. 16 Handles Franchising, LLC?

Tootsie Roll Industries, LLC v. 16 Handles Franchising, LLC is a federal trademark lawsuit filed on 02/06/2026 in the District Court, S.D. New York. The case is currently open in the federal court system. Trademark lawsuits allege infringement or dilution of a brand name, logo, or other mark under the Lanham Act — typically claims that one party's use is likely to confuse consumers about the source of goods or services.

What type of case is this?

It is classified as “Trademark” under the federal nature-of-suit system. Trademark lawsuits allege infringement or dilution of a brand name, logo, or other mark under the Lanham Act — typically claims that one party's use is likely to confuse consumers about the source of goods or services.

What court is the case in?

The case is in the District Court, S.D. New York, docket number 1:26-cv-01046.

When was the case filed?

Tootsie Roll Industries, LLC v. 16 Handles Franchising, LLC was filed on 02/06/2026. The case is currently open.

What law is the case brought under?

The docket lists the cause as 15 U.S.C. § 1114 — Trademark infringement (Lanham Act).