Cookie Diet™ Creator Dr. Sanford Siegal’s Company, Owner Of The Cookie Diet™ Trademarks, Sues Smart For Life Weight Management Centers Franchisor

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Through his company, SM Licensing Corporation (SMLC), renowned physician, author, and weight loss expert Dr. Sanford Siegal, famous for creating the Cookie Diet™ weight management program and related diet cookies, shakes and soup, lately filed a Federal lawsuit against Boca Raton-based U.S. Medical Care Holdings LLC, franchisor of the Smart for Life Weight Management Centers, and its principal, Sasson Moulavi.

The lawsuit, which was filed in the United States District Court Southern District of Florida, cites numerous causes of action related to the defendants’ alleged unauthorized use of intellectual property belonging to SMLC, including license rights to Dr. Siegal’s name, the Cookie Diet™ trademark and other trademarks, and copyrighted images.

The legal case referred to is FLORIDA SOUTHERN 07-20293.