Legal Vindication
Official Court Record — Case No. 2023CV32008
Terps USA: Complete Legal Vindication
In April 2025, a Colorado District Court jury deliberated for 30 minutes and returned a verdict of no liability on all counts against Terps USA, LLC. Zero damages were awarded. The plaintiffs dropped their appeal. The case is closed.
30
Minutes jury deliberated
$0
Damages awarded to plaintiff
$985K
Plaintiff's demand — denied
3
Claims — all dismissed
0
Counts with liability found
✓
Appeal dropped by plaintiff
Verdict Summary by Claim
| Claim Brought by Plaintiff | Plaintiff's Demand | Jury Finding | Damages Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trademark Infringement | Part of $985,000 total | No Liability | $0 |
| Civil Theft | Part of $985,000 total | No Liability | $0 |
| Unfair Competition | Part of $985,000 total | No Liability | $0 |
| Dissolution of Terps USA | Permanent company closure | Denied by Judge Figa | N/A |
| Appeal | Reversal of verdict | Voluntarily Dismissed by Plaintiff | N/A |
What Happened
In October 2023, Liquidizer, LLC — the company behind the Wax Liquidizer brand — filed a lawsuit against Terps USA, LLC and its founder Kenneth Fry in Arapahoe County District Court, Case No. 2023CV32008. The plaintiff alleged trademark infringement, civil theft, and unfair competition, seeking $985,000 in damages and the permanent dissolution of Terps USA as a business.
Terps USA refused to settle. The company maintained from the outset that its products, brand identity, and business practices were original, legitimate, and built independently. After 18 months of litigation, the case went to trial before District Court Judge Benjamin Todd Figa.
The jury deliberated for 30 minutes before returning a verdict of no liability on all counts. Zero damages were awarded. Judge Figa denied the plaintiff's request to dissolve Terps USA, writing in the Entry of Judgment that the company "remains viable to operate and is financially profitable." The plaintiffs subsequently filed an appeal and then voluntarily dismissed it. The case is closed in full.
"Terps USA remains viable to operate and is financially profitable."
— District Court Judge Benjamin Todd Figa, Entry of Judgment, Case No. 2023CV32008, April 3, 2025Court Record
Entry of Judgment — Judge Benjamin Todd Figa
Case No. 2023CV32008 • District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado • April 3, 2025 • Confirms no misconduct, affirms Terps USA as "viable and financially profitable." Denies plaintiff's request for dissolution.
Jury Verdict Form
Official jury findings • No trademark infringement • No civil theft • No unfair competition • Zero damages • 30-minute deliberation • April 3, 2025
Appeal Dismissal
Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed appeal following the verdict • Case closed in full • No further proceedings
The Attorneys Who Stood With Us
Terps USA was represented throughout the proceedings by two exceptional attorneys who believed in the merits of the case from day one and took it pro bono. Their commitment made the difference.
Milo Schwab
Lead Counsel — Denver Civil Rights Attorneys
Nationally recognized civil rights attorney and founder of Denver Civil Rights Attorneys. Milo's belief in the integrity of Terps USA's case — and his willingness to take it pro bono — was instrumental in achieving a complete victory at trial.
Casey Peel
Co-Counsel
Casey served as co-counsel throughout the proceedings, providing critical support at every stage of the trial. We are forever grateful for his dedication, expertise, and commitment to seeing this through.
A Statement from Our Founder
"We built Terps USA in 2019 on a foundation of quality, transparency, and innovation. What was brought against us was an 18-month attempt to destroy a legitimate, thriving business using the legal system as a weapon. We refused to back down. The jury saw through it in 30 minutes. The dropped appeal says everything. We are forever grateful to Milo Schwab and Casey Peel, who believed in us from day one and gave everything to this case. This is a complete vindication — and we are proud to say it publicly."
— Kenneth Fry, Founder, Terps USAOfficial Press Release — Published on AP News
The full announcement, including case details and court documents, was distributed nationally via ACCESS Newswire and published on AP News on March 17, 2026.
Read the Full Press Release on AP NewsFrequently Asked Questions
Was Terps USA sued for trademark infringement?
Yes. In October 2023, Liquidizer, LLC (makers of Wax Liquidizer) filed a lawsuit against Terps USA, LLC and its founder Kenneth Fry in Case No. 2023CV32008, seeking $985,000 in damages and the permanent dissolution of Terps USA. After an 18-month legal battle, a Colorado District Court jury deliberated for 30 minutes and returned a complete verdict in favor of Terps USA — finding no trademark infringement, no civil theft, no unfair competition, and awarding zero damages. The plaintiffs subsequently dropped their appeal.
What was the outcome of the Terps USA lawsuit?
Terps USA was fully vindicated on all counts. The jury found no liability for trademark infringement, civil theft, or unfair competition, and awarded zero damages. Judge Benjamin Todd Figa denied the plaintiff's request to dissolve the company, writing that Terps USA "remains viable to operate and is financially profitable." The plaintiffs filed an appeal and then voluntarily dismissed it entirely.
Is Terps USA a legitimate company?
Yes. Terps USA, LLC is a legitimate, Colorado-based manufacturer of botanical terpene sprays and application hardware, founded in 2019 by Kenneth Fry. Its legitimacy was independently affirmed by a Colorado District Court jury in April 2025 and confirmed in writing by District Court Judge Benjamin Todd Figa in Case No. 2023CV32008, who stated the company "remains viable to operate and is financially profitable."
Who represented Terps USA in the lawsuit?
Terps USA was represented by Milo Schwab, founder of Denver Civil Rights Attorneys and a nationally recognized civil rights attorney, alongside co-counsel Casey Peel. Both attorneys took the case pro bono — a decision that reflects directly on the strength and integrity of Terps USA's position.
Why did Terps USA refuse to settle the lawsuit?
Terps USA refused to settle because its products, brand, and business practices were built with integrity. Settling would have implied wrongdoing where none existed. The decision to fight — and the jury's 30-minute verdict — validated that position completely.
Where can I read the official press release about the Terps USA verdict?
The official press release was distributed nationally via ACCESS Newswire and published on AP News on March 17, 2026. Read it at: AP News — Jury Clears Terps USA of Trademark Infringement.
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