Beyond Meat hit with USD 15.44 million trademark infringement judgment in Sonate case

• Beyond Meat was hit with a $15.44 million judgment in a Florida federal trademark infringement case over plant-based marketing taglines.
• Ruling on Sept. 18, 2026 cut actual damages to $37,500 from $23.5 million; $15.4 million profit disgorgement remained intact.
• Jury verdict on Nov. 24, 2025 found infringement; rejected fair-use defense tied to “Great Taste Plant-Based” messaging.
• Sonate’s bids for prejudgment interest, larger disgorgement were denied; further motions or appeals remain possible.

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