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Trademarks
tie-ins
Jan. 31, 2018
‘Friends’ Fans Are One Step Closer to Getting Real ‘Central Perk’ Coffee Shops
Warner Bros. trademarked use of the name for “coffee bars” and “cafe services.”
By
Clint Rainey
lawsuits
Feb. 27, 2017
New York City Sues to Stop Company from Franchising Tavern on the Green
It technically owns the brand.
By
Clint Rainey
grocery wars
July 29, 2016
Government Won’t Let Whole Foods Call Itself the ‘World’s Healthiest’ Store
The U.S. patent office feels the term is “exaggerated praise that can’t be proven.”
By
Clint Rainey
It’s Official
Jan. 15, 2014
Dominique Ansel’s Cronut Is Now Trademarked
Seven months after its debut, the baker’s doughnut-croissant hybrid is now protected by law.
By
Hugh Merwin
Trademarks
Sept. 25, 2013
London Restaurant Mo Pho Will Get to Keep Its Name After All
The shop will not have to undergo a comprehensive rebranding.
By
Hugh Merwin
Trademarks
Sept. 24, 2013
London Restaurant Mo Pho Forced to Change Name
“We’re following IP law to protect our brand, which means we have to ask all restaurants, large and small, to refrain from using the trademark Pho in their name.”
By
Hugh Merwin
Spotted Dick
Nov. 20, 2012
Gordon Ramsay Preemptively Files for Spotted Pig Trademark in the U.K.
Does this stem from the infamous “Fanta Pants” incident?
By
Hugh Merwin
Beer Me
Dec. 5, 2011
Battle of the Elves Averted
Both breweries will continue making their elfin holiday beers.
By
Collin Keefe
Beef
Apr. 5, 2011
Jolliness Is the First Casualty in the War Between the Elves
The two beers in question have very similar names.
By
Collin Keefe
Lawsuits
Feb. 14, 2011
Kennedy Fried Chicken Doesn’t Want You Imitating It, But Here’s How
Just get some bread crumbs from Restaurant Depot …
By
Daniel Maurer
Lawsuits
Dec. 6, 2010
Landlord Fights for ‘Empire Diner’ Name
There’s a trademark dispute with the old operators.
By
Daniel Maurer
Empire Building
Dec. 14, 2009
Will Tavern on the Green Move to Brooklyn?
The Central Park icon could reinvent itself as a hotel, too.
By
Hugh Merwin
Lawsuits
Dec. 10, 2009
Want to Buy Tavern on the Green’s Name?
The latest in the saga of the Central Park institution.
By
Daniel Maurer
Lawsuits
Dec. 2, 2009
Central Park Shuffle: Le Pain Quotidien Takes Sheep Meadow, Federal Judge Takes
The latest in the Central Park concession wars.
By
Daniel Maurer
Lawsuits
Nov. 20, 2009
Florida Judge Denies Philippe’s Attempt to Throw Out Mr. Chow Suit
The lawsuit will go on!
By
Daniel Maurer
Lawsuits
Nov. 6, 2009
City Wants to Make a Federal Case Out of Tavern
The latest in the squabble over Tavern on the Green’s name.
By
Daniel Maurer
Lawsuits
Oct. 22, 2009
Tavern on the Court Docket
Another lawsuit involving Tavern on the Green.
By
Daniel Maurer
Beef
Oct. 16, 2009
City Wants to Keep $19 Million Tavern on the Green Name
Plus: Jennifer LeRoy gets more time.
By
Daniel Maurer
Lawsuits
July 31, 2009
Philippe Moves to Dismiss, Unravels Mystery of the Kitchen Spy
According to the document we’ve obtained, Philippe’s lawyers will argue that Mr. Chow’s upper-crust clientele should’ve known better.
By
Daniel Maurer
Lawsuits
July 31, 2009
The Chef That Came In From the Cold: Mr. Chow Accuses Philippe of Espionage
Mr. Chow believes a Philippe operative spied on a kitchen meeting by posing as a chef.
By
Daniel Maurer
Closings
July 28, 2009
Guss’ Pickles Will Leave Lower East Side After 85 Years
Operator Roger Janin explains why he’s moving to Brooklyn.
By
Daniel Maurer
July 17, 2009
Mr. Chow Fires Back With Exhibits A, B, and C
The latest in the ongoing legal battle between Mr. Chow and his supposed imposter.
By
Daniel Maurer