Netgear Countersues TP-Link Over Allegations of False 'American Company' Advertising
Netgear has filed counterclaims against its competitor, TP-Link, in federal court in Delaware. The lawsuit, filed on June 11, accuses TP-Link of false advertising under the Lanham Act. Netgear claims that TP-Link's rebranding as an 'American company' is misleading, asserting that TP-Link 'remains, at its core, a Chinese company selling Chinese-made products'.
Netgear has initiated counterclaims against TP-Link, its larger rival, in federal court. The filing took place in Delaware on June 11, according to court documents.
Netgear's legal action specifically accuses TP-Link of engaging in false advertising practices. These allegations fall under the Lanham Act, which governs trademarks and unfair competition.
The core of Netgear's complaint centers on TP-Link's rebranding efforts, which Netgear alleges falsely portray TP-Link as an 'American company'. Netgear's claims state that TP-Link 'remains, at its core, a Chinese company selling Chinese-made products', implying that its marketing rebrand is inaccurate and deceptive.
(Source: Tom's Hardware)
