Chipotle filed a lawsuit in California federal court against Sweetgreen over the salad chain's chicken burrito bowl, claiming infringement for using the word "chipotle" in the name.

Chipotle Sues Sweetgreen Over New Menu Item

We're also watching Sweet Green after Chipotle filed a lawsuit over the salad chain's new Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl claiming it infringes on Chipotle's trademark. The Mexican Fast Casual chain filing the suit in California Federal Court. Less than a week after the new menu item launched its Sweet Green Chipotle is saying in its filing then asked Sweet Green to drop the Chipotle from its title. But Sweet Green says it's referring to the dishes. Bold Chipotle spices, Chipotle also seeking any profits that Sweet Green makes from the item As green share is definitely underperforming today down about 6.5%.