In a recent development, a federal judge in New York has partially trimmed a trademark lawsuit that originated from OSF International Inc, the company that owns The Old Spaghetti Factory restaurant chain. The ruling specifically dismissed certain claims that had been made under New York state law.
The detailed judicial ruling and the specifics of the dismissed claims could not be reviewed at the time of writing this article. However, the fact that this lawsuit, which concerns restaurant branding in two different cultural contexts, has seen even a partial dismissal might suggest complexities and considerations that extend far beyond simple trademark disputes.
The franchise known as The Old Spaghetti Factory has a longstanding history dating back to its establishment in 1969. Its operations started in Portland, Oregon, and it currently boasts over 40 locations across the United States, Japan, and Canada. At issue in the lawsuit is the company’s claim to exclusive use of certain names under which it operates its Italian-themed restaurants.
For more information on the trimmed lawsuit, you may want to follow the case updates on www.law360.com.