Tigger7984
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
Hello all and happy to hear your thoughts on the following:
My wife and I are looking to open a restaurant over the next 6-8 months. The name we would like to use is the same name as a fruit distribution company which has been trademarked by them since the mid-90's. Through our searches, I see other brands with the same name in other uses (retail, online apparel, etc...). No restaurants that we see and no fruit distribution companies. The entity that owns the trademark is also in the state of NY if that makes a difference.
My question is: Can we use the same name for our restaurant without being concerned that we could/would receive a cease and desist letter once opened. (Rebranding at that point is a non-starter.)
Many thanks!
Hello all and happy to hear your thoughts on the following:
My wife and I are looking to open a restaurant over the next 6-8 months. The name we would like to use is the same name as a fruit distribution company which has been trademarked by them since the mid-90's. Through our searches, I see other brands with the same name in other uses (retail, online apparel, etc...). No restaurants that we see and no fruit distribution companies. The entity that owns the trademark is also in the state of NY if that makes a difference.
My question is: Can we use the same name for our restaurant without being concerned that we could/would receive a cease and desist letter once opened. (Rebranding at that point is a non-starter.)
Many thanks!
