2ONE Labs Pays $1 Million Bond in Trademark Dispute with Imperial’s ZONE Brand
U.S. nicotine pack brand 2ONE Labs and its distributor. Performance Plus Marketing paid a $1 million bond to secure a preliminary injunction in a trademark dispute with Imperial Tobacco’s ZONE brand. This prohibits the shipment of ZONE nicotine packs to U.S. trading partners.
Bond Payment Secures Preliminary Injunction
According to Ein Presswire on January 2. 2ONE Labs and its distributor, Performance Plus Marketing, paid a $1 million bond to the court. The bond is intended to secure a preliminary injunction for 2ONE Labs in its trademark dispute with Imperial Tobacco’s ZONE brand.
Company Statement Emphasizes Intellectual Property Protection
Vincent Schuman, the CEO of 2ONE Labs, stated:
- “This deposit reflects our commitment to protecting 2ONE’s intellectual property and ensuring the free expansion of the 2ONE brand in the market. Unhindered by anyone who infringes the trademark rights.”
He added that the guarantee was made according to the court’s instructions and represents a key step in protecting the company’s brand, noting that such requirements are common in trademark cases. The $1 million amount is far lower than the $50 million initially proposed by Imperial.
Optimism as Litigation Moves Forward
2ONE Labs and Performance Plus Marketing expressed optimism about the litigation phase, stating they look forward to a favorable outcome that will secure 2ONE’s universal trademark rights in the tobacco pouch sector.
Court Order Blocks ZONE Shipments in the United States
On December 23, American nicotine bag brand 2ONE Labs announced on its website that both the brand and Performance Plus Marketing obtained a favorable preliminary injunction (PI) ruling in their trademark dispute with Imperial Tobacco’s ZONE brand.
According to a court order dated December 20, 2024. ZONE nicotine packs cannot be shipped to trading partners in the United States.
(Related reading: 2ONE wins preliminary injunction, Imperial Tobacco ZONE nicotine bags sold or restricted in the United States)
