The law firm Cozen O’Connor is representing GNC Holdings, LLC in a trademark infringement and breach-of-contract lawsuit against former franchisees, according to a recent court filing.
The case, GNC Holdings, LLC v. Bittar (case number 2:25-cv-01677), was filed on October 27, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
⚖️ Case Overview
The lawsuit alleges that former franchisees Hussein Hilal Bittar and Hilal Bittar continued to operate their nutrition stores using GNC’s trademarks after their franchise agreement was terminated. The specific claims in the complaint include:
- Trademark Infringement
- Breach of Contract
- Conversion
- Tortious Interference
The complaint states that the defendants failed to maintain required credit card processing arrangements and are now operating under the name “H & H Nutrition stores” while still unlawfully using GNC’s trademarks.
🏛️ About Cozen O’Connor
Cozen O’Connor is the plaintiff’s counsel in this suit. The firm has a nationally recognized intellectual property department and was recently included in the World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR 1000) for 2025. The firm’s trademark attorneys have deep experience in trademark litigation and enforcement, representing clients in federal courts and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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