NY Maintenance Provider Wins Trademark Lawsuit

Folkes Home Services prevails in trademark infringement case against competitor Folkes Brothers Home Services.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 4:07pm

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A New York-based maintenance service provider, Folkes Home Services Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical LLC, can continue litigating some trademark infringement and unfair competition claims against a competitor, Folkes Brothers Home Services LLC, a federal court ruled.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of protecting intellectual property rights, especially for small businesses, as they compete in local markets. The ruling allows Folkes Home Services to pursue its claims under the Lanham Act, which governs trademark law in the United States.

The details

Folkes Home Services sued Folkes Brothers Home Services for infringing on trademarks it has claimed since 2024. The US District Court for the Southern District of New York decided that Folkes Home Services can pursue its Lanham Act claims, but not all of its claims under New York state law.

  • The lawsuit was filed in 2026.

The players

Folkes Home Services Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical LLC

A New York-based maintenance service provider that filed the trademark infringement lawsuit.

Folkes Brothers Home Services LLC

The competitor that Folkes Home Services accused of trademark infringement.

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What’s next

The case will now proceed to the next phase of litigation as Folkes Home Services pursues its Lanham Act claims against Folkes Brothers Home Services.

The takeaway

This ruling underscores the importance of small businesses protecting their intellectual property rights, even against similarly named competitors, in order to maintain a competitive edge in their local markets.