Baskin-Robbins controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
Back to profile2 entries
2020
Baskin-Robbins sues franchisees
Lawsuit filed
Baskin-Robbins filed suit against Radhakrishna LLC, Naik's, LLC, and Mukesh Naik, alleging breach of contract, trademark infringement, trade dress infringement, and unfair competition. The company sought injunctive relief, damages, and attorneys' fees.
Source excerpt
filed suit in the Southern District of Indiana against Defendants, Radhakrishna LLC (“Radha”) of Indianapolis, Indiana, Naik’s, LLC (“Naik’s”) of Louisville, Kentucky, and Mukesh Naik, a citizen of Indiana (collectively “Defendants”), alleging breach of contract, trademark infringement, trade dress infringement, and unfair competition.
2019
Pink Star advertisement controversy in South Korea
A South Korean advertisement for the Pink Star ice-cream flavor featured child model Ella Gross. Some online users criticized the presentation as overly sexualized. Baskin-Robbins removed the advertisement and apologized.