GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Roots, a Canadian company that makes casual apparel, leather goods, footwear, bags, home goods and more, has filed a federal trademark lawsuit against Meijer.
In its lawsuit, Roots says Meijer’s development of a children’s clothing line called ROOTS & THREADS will “create confusion among customers,” who will “mistakenly assume” that Meijer’s clothing line was created or sponsored by Roots.
Roots alleges Meijer’s actions amount to federal trademark infringement and unfair competition…