LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - Troy Landry from The History Channel's "Swamp People" is accusing three companies of profiting from his "Choot Em" and other trademark-protected catch-phrases.
A federal lawsuit filed in Lafayette this week accuses Halpern Import Co., National Cap and Sportswear, and Ripple Junction Design Co. of using Landry's trademarks "Choot Em," `'Tree Shaka," `'Tree Breaka" and "Mudda Fricka" on T-shirts, caps and display items for their goods.
The Advocate reports the lawsuit says Landry uses the trademarks on T-shirts, caps, sweatshirts, hoodies and other merchandise sold under the company name Troy Landry Productions, based in Pierre Part, La.
The suit accuses all three companies of soliciting business, executing contracts, licenses and selling infringing goods in stores located within the boundaries of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.
