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flag A Vermont couple rebrands "The Woodzie" to "Tree Sleeve" to avoid costly legal battle over trademark dispute.

flag A Vermont couple rebranding their wooden drink sleeve from "The Woodzie" to "Tree Sleeve" after the Koozie Group challenged their trademark, citing potential consumer confusion. flag Though the product has been sold since 2015 and the trademark registered in 2019, the small business chose to comply due to high legal costs, despite arguing the names are distinct and "koozie" is often used generically. flag The rebranding, including website and partner updates, is set to complete by year’s end. flag The case highlights concerns over trademark bullying, where financial disparities force small businesses to yield even when claims of confusion are weak.

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