Impossible Foods Inc. v. Impossible X LLC - Trademark Dispute

NDCA Recently Filed Documents

Filed April 2nd, 2021

Detected March 16th, 2026

Summary

This document details recent filings in the trademark dispute case Impossible Foods Inc. v. Impossible X LLC, filed on April 2, 2021. Recent filings include proposed forms of verdict, minute entries for jury trials, and stipulations for dismissal, indicating the case is progressing towards resolution.

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What changed

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has seen recent filings in the trademark infringement case Impossible Foods Inc. v. Impossible X LLC (Case No. 5:21-cv-02419-BLF). Key recent filings include proposed forms of verdict, minute entries detailing jury trial proceedings and scheduling, and a stipulated dismissal of a defendant. These documents indicate the case is actively in trial or nearing a resolution.

Legal and compliance teams involved in intellectual property matters should note the ongoing nature of this trademark dispute. While specific actions for external parties are not detailed in these filings, the progression of the trial and the nature of the filings suggest that parties involved in similar trademark disputes should monitor case developments. The court's rulings and the final verdict will have implications for trademark usage and brand protection strategies.

What to do next

Review recent filings for case developments
Assess potential impact on existing trademark portfolios
Consult with legal counsel regarding ongoing litigation strategies

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Impossible Foods Inc. v. Impossible X LLC

Case Number: 5:21-cv-02419-BLF Judge: Freeman, Beth Labson Location: San Jose Case Type: Civil Case Basis: Federal Question Nature of Suit: Trademark Date Filed:

April 2, 2021

Last Filing Date:

January 29, 2026

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Recent Filings

| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03-16-26 | 416 | Proposed Form of Verdict by Impossible Foods Inc. Third Amended. (Elings, Gayle) |
| 03-13-26 | 415 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Beth Labson Freeman: Jury Trial held on 3/13/2026. Further Jury Trial Set for March 16, 2026, at 9:00 am. Total Time in Court: 5 hr, 15 min (9:00-10:09 AM; 10:17-11:49 AM; 12:58-2:3 |
| 03-12-26 | 414 | ORDER APPROVING [409] STIPULATED DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE OF DEFENDANT JOEL RUNYON. Signed by Judge Beth Labson Freeman on 03/12/2026. (blflc3, COURT STAFF) |
| 03-11-26 | 410 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Beth Labson Freeman: Jury Trial held on 3/11/2026.Jury Instruction Hearing set for March 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM.Further Jury Trial set for March 13, 2026, to begin at 9:00 AM.Total Time in C |
| 03-11-26 | 411 | Brief Regarding "Generalized Confusion" filed byImpossible Foods Inc.(a Delaware corporation). (Elings, Gayle) |
| 03-10-26 | 406 | Supplemental Brief re [405] Objection to Evidence Related to Non-Infringing Goods filed byImpossible Foods Inc.(a Delaware corporation). (Related document(s)[405]) (Elings, Gayle) |
| 03-10-26 | 408 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Beth Labson Freeman: Jury Trial held on 3/10/2026. Further Jury Trial Set for 3/11/2026 at 9:00 AM.Total Time in Court: 5 hr, 37 min(9:45-10:07 AM; 10:11-10:48 AM; 10:58 AM 12:03 PM; 1:05-2:10 |
| 03-10-26 | 409 | STIPULATION Dismissal with Prejudice of Defendant Joel Runyon filed by Impossible Foods Inc.(a Delaware corporation). (Elings, Gayle) |
| 03-09-26 | 405 | OBJECTIONS to Impossible LLC's use of exhibits by Impossible Foods Inc.(a Delaware corporation). (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit)(Elings, Gayle) |
| 03-09-26 | 407 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Beth Labson Freeman: Jury Selection / Trial (Day 2) held 3/9/2026: Jury selected, preliminary instructions given, Testimony. Plaintiff Attorney's: Sarah Burns, Gayle Elings, Ra |
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