<text>  Pop duo Hall and Oates are suing a cereal company over the name of its maple syrup and oat granola. The two musicians have accused the Brooklyn-based firm of infringing on their trademark with the packet of cereal - called Haulin Oats. Early Bird Foods Co, who make the cereal, deliberately created a phonetic play on the bands well-known name, the duo claim. The lawsuit suggests the company must hand over any profits made from the granola as it has traded off the bands fame and notoriety. Pop duo Hall and Oates left are suing a cereal company over their maple syrup and oat granola - named Haulin Oats right It adds that others have previously tried to make a connection between the artists names and oats-related products. The cereal - which costs 27 for three packets - is described as wholesome old-fashioned goodness on the companys website. It is sold in 38 states, as well as Europe and Japan. Nekisia Davis, owner of Early Birds Food, said she had no comment. But in an apparent reference to one of the duos 1983 hits she added: Except say it isnt so. Daryl Hall left and John Oates right pose together before a performance in July 2004. They claim that the cereal company should hand over any profits made from the granola . Hall and Oates started working together in the early 1970s and have sold more albums than any other duo in music history. Their 1972 debut album and corporate company are called Whole Oats. Hits include Maneater, Rich Girl, Private Eyes, I Cant Go for That No Can Do, Sara Smile and Shes Gone. The case was filed in Brooklyn federal court. 