Bars and restaurants are often situated in prime locations. They pay the highest rent for this class A retail space …
Category: Restaurants & Bar
Illinois Bar Sued for 7 Songs
An Illinois bar was sued last month for public performances of 7 songs without a music license. In this case, …
Did you know changing architects can put you at risk for copyright infringement and DCMA claims?
The popular Five Guys chain was sued by a former architecture firm after it switched to a new architectural firm …
As your production grows, you may need to review your marketing message and label content
A customer sued Tito’s Handmade Vodka claiming the distiller misled consumers into believing it was handmade when the production process …
Lesson of the day: When employees leave, they can take your proprietary property with them.
The owner of six Italian restaurants and wine bars in New York City known as Passon & Passon sued two …
Do I really need to do trademark search? It’s probably a good idea, even if you are just a small local bar. Here’s why.
There are so many costs when you are starting a new business. For small businesses without major financial backing, it …
5 reasons why restaurants and bars fail to grow their business
Restaurant and Bar establishments are a complex and highly competitive business. There are many reasons why certain restaurants/bars fail… In …
Sonic opposed Dogfish Head’s signature cocktail trademark
Sonic Drive-In opposed Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Inc.’s federal trademark application to register a “prohibition-inspired cocktail” branded “Sonic Archeology.” The signature cocktail made from …
Another restaurant and retail store chain sued for website ADA violations
Maria Mendizabal has sued Burger King and Morton Williams grocery store chains for ADA violations of the company’s website, alleging …
Splenda does more “sting” operations against restaurants that sell a lot of coffee
Heartland Consumer Products, owner of the Splenda brand, hired undercover private investigators to pose as customers at Applebee’s and IHOP …