Social media startup Fizz sues Instacart and Partiful for trademark infringement over new Fizz app

techcrunch.comPublished: 5/8/2025

Summary

Fizz, a Gen Z-focused social media startup, has sued Instacart and Party Planning app Partiful for trademark infringement, accusing them of launching an app with the same name as Fizz in their event planning space. The lawsuit seeks legal action against both companies, claiming they're misappropriating Fizz's brand and confusing consumers. This marks Fizz's second legal action following a 2023 dispute with Sidechat.