MrBeast Loses Legal Battle Over 'Deez Nuts' Branding
Court prohibits Feastables from using the phrase on its packaging, but product remains available for purchase.
- MrBeast, a popular YouTuber, has lost a legal battle with Florida-based peanut company Dee's Nuts over the branding of one of his Feastables candy bars.
- The court has granted a permanent injunction against Feastables Inc, prohibiting the company from using 'Deez Nuts' or any similar phrase on its packaging.
- Despite the court's ruling, as of December 14, 'Deez Nuts' bars are still available for purchase on the Feastables website.
- Dee's Nuts, owned by Brian Ditore, has held the trademark since 2012 and sells products in 34 states.
- MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, founded Feastables in January 2022 and made $10 million in its first few months.