Patrick Ta Beauty Sues CVS Over Unauthorized Cosmetics Sales

Patrick Ta Beauty, LLC initiated a trademark infringement action on October 14, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California against CVS Pharmacy, Inc. and Akstrom Imports, Inc. The complaint asserts that CVS has been selling unauthorized cosmetics bearing the company's registered marks, including U.S. Reg. Nos. 6,653,954 for PATRICK TA and 6,202,397 for MAJOR HEADLINES. The products are alleged to have been sourced from Akstrom. A demand letter dated September 24, 2026, reportedly did not halt the sales.

The suit claims violations of the Lanham Act through the distribution and sale of goods bearing the plaintiff's trademarks without authorization. Patrick Ta Beauty seeks injunctive relief, damages, and other remedies typical in such federal trademark actions. The case remains at the complaint stage with no rulings issued.

This filing highlights ongoing enforcement efforts by beauty brands against unauthorized distribution channels in retail settings.

Sources: https://trademarksupport.com/news/ https://www.law360.com/