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June 25, 2008

In-n-Out Burger v Joe's In-n-Out Burger

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In-n-Out Burger (doing business in 4 western states) sues Joe's In-n-Out Burger on Holbrook, NY in eastern Long Island.

Possible evidence of confusion in comment 1 and not in comment 6 here.


Read this document on Scribd: complaint innout burger trade dress

February 08, 2008

Terminated Donut Franchise

Dunkin Donuts is a franchisor. If a franchisee allegedly breaches its agreement such that Dunkin terminates the license, and the licensee continues to use the trademarks, then in addition to any contractual claims, there may be trademark claims as well:

Dunkin Donuts v. Bakery Maestro, 1:08-cv-00659-RBK-JS (D NJ Feb 6 2008) (excerpted complaint).

November 29, 2007

The Argument For Federal Rather Than State Trademark Registration

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Marketplace: "There's Only One Burger King In This Town":

"For 50 years, the Burger King in Mattoon, Ill., has been a favorite spot. And thanks to a judge's ruling, that other Burger King has had to keep its distance"