TextNow Inc., a Canadian provider of text and calling services, has initiated legal proceedings against Carolina Digital Phone Inc., a U.S.-based competitor, alleging deliberate infringement of its trademarks through various channels, including websites, advertising, and a mobile application. The lawsuit was filed on November 24, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. ([dockets.justia.com](https://dockets.justia.com/docket/north-carolina/ncmdce/1%3A2025cv01071/103485?utm_source=openai))
According to the complaint, TextNow asserts that Carolina Digital Phone has been utilizing marks that are confusingly similar to its own, potentially leading to consumer confusion and dilution of TextNow’s brand identity. The plaintiff is seeking injunctive relief to prevent further use of the disputed trademarks, as well as monetary damages for the alleged infringement.
This legal action follows a series of trademark disputes involving TextNow. In May 2025, the company filed a lawsuit against AtlasV Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition. ([dockets.justia.com](https://dockets.justia.com/docket/california/candce/3%3A2025cv04044/449311?utm_source=openai)) Additionally, TextNow has been involved in proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, including a petition for cancellation against AtlasV Inc. ([ttabvue.uspto.gov](https://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/ttabvue-92087986-CAN-1.pdf?utm_source=openai))
The case against Carolina Digital Phone underscores the ongoing challenges companies face in protecting their intellectual property rights in the competitive telecommunications industry. As the litigation progresses, it will be closely watched by legal professionals and industry stakeholders for its potential implications on trademark enforcement and brand protection strategies.