Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show administrators initiate legal action against Monroeville Home and Garden Show
The Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show, a long-standing event in the city, has taken legal action against a rival show scheduled for September 5 at the Monroeville Convention Center. The lawsuit, filed against the organizer of the Monroeville Home and Garden Show, alleges that the use of a similar name is intentional and infringes upon the Pittsburgh show's trademark.
The Pittsburgh show, which has been using the name since the 1980s and registered it as a service mark in 1991, claims that the Monroeville show's use of the term "home and garden show" is meant to deceive and cause confusion among consumers. The Pittsburgh show's organizers believe that the Monroeville show's use of a similar name is an attempt to capitalize on their established brand.
Jace, the individual running the Monroeville Home and Garden Show, has reportedly communicated that they would not stop using the term "home and garden show" and expect to resolve the matter in court. The Pittsburgh show is seeking an injunction to stop Jace's use of the name and other remedies, including attorney fees.
Following the court order, the Monroeville show has rebranded itself as the "Monroeville Renovation & Design Expo." The organizers of the Monroeville show argue that "home and garden show" is a generic phrase used by many events and see the Pittsburgh show's legal action as an attempt to bully smaller competitors. Despite the lawsuit and the rebranding, the Monroeville event plans to continue as scheduled.
It's worth noting that this is the first known legal action or dispute between the two shows. Both events are anticipated to attract homeowners, garden enthusiasts, and DIY enthusiasts in the Pittsburgh area. As the situation unfolds, it will be interesting to see how this legal battle impacts the Home and Garden Show scene in the region.
The Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show, in light of the legal action, also keeps an eye on other news related to home-and-garden events. Meanwhile, the Monroeville Renovation & Design Expo, in response to the lawsuit, is seeking to differentiate itself from the established Pittsburgh show in terms of lifestyle and offerings.
