A pest exterminator based in downstate New York has asked a federal judge in Connecticut to affirm that a rival company in that state has infringed upon its trademark and caused customer confusion. The exterminator asserts that it holds “valid, incontestable” trademarks for its “Black Widow” brand, which the company claims have been continuously in use since 2003. The case underscores the ongoing legal tensions surrounding trademark protections and competition within the pest control industry.
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