Kitty Litter Trade Dress Row Will Proceed In Missouri Federal Court

Mealey's (July 29, 2019, 10:22 AM EDT) -- ST. LOUIS — Efforts by PetSmart Inc. to obtain dismissal of allegations of trade dress infringement were unsuccessful on July 26, when a federal judge in Missouri found that online sales of PetSmart’s “Great Choice” kitty litter could be actionable (Nestle Purina Petcare Company v. PetSmart Inc., No. 18-1232, E.D. Mo., 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 125195)....