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Astrid Lindgren Heirs Sue Croatian 'Pipi' Soda Over Swedish Trademark

The family’s company argues consumers could mistake the drink’s name for an authorized use of Pippi Longstocking.

Overview

  • Astrid Lindgren AB confirmed it has filed a lawsuit in Sweden challenging Pipi Beverages’ registration of the name “Pipi.”
  • Pipi Beverages said it was surprised by the reports, has not received official notice, and denies any link to Pippi Longstocking.
  • The company stated it has no plans to enter the Swedish market despite holding a Swedish trademark registration.
  • The drink has been sold in Croatia since 1971, with earlier labels showing a blond, braided girl resembling the book character before a more recent update.
  • No court decisions or detailed case filings have been reported, and the matter now proceeds through Swedish authorities.