Rebel Creamery, the popular low-carb ice cream brand, just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a court slapped them with a $24 million judgment for copying Van Leeuwen’s iconic packaging — a move that now threatens their entire business. With only $13 million in assets but $23 million in debt, Rebel’s downfall comes just days after appealing the ruling, while Van Leeuwen sits as a disputed creditor. The judge acknowledged some of Rebel’s success came from keto demand, not just design, but still ordered a complete packaging overhaul and halted sales of the infringing products. Once stocked in Walmart and Target, Rebel’s future is now uncertain — a cautionary tale about branding, legal risk, and the fragility of startup dreams.

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