Beyond Meat Faces $15.4 Million Judgment in Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

Beyond Meat received a final judgment of approximately $15.44 million in a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Sonate Corporation. While a court significantly reduced an initial jury award for actual damages, it upheld a $15.4 million disgorgement of profits related to the company's use of taglines similar to Sonate's registered trademark.

Key Details

• Final Judgment: On September 18, 2026, the court entered a judgment against the company for a total of $15,437,500.
• Award Breakdown: The judgment consists of $15.4 million in disgorgement of profits and $37,500 in actual damages. The court reduced the actual damages from an initial jury award of $23.5 million.
• Case Background: The lawsuit alleged that Beyond Meat's taglines, including "Great Taste Plant-Based," infringed on Sonate Corporation's trademark "WHERE GREAT TASTE IS PLANT-BASED®".
• Next Steps: The company noted that further motions or appeals related to the judgment may be pursued by either party.