In a legal clash echoing the intensity of a culinary showdown, Taza Systems LLC, the force behind “Taza, A Lebanese Grill,” has hurled a federal lawsuit against Taza Mediterranean Cuisine, based in Holland, Ohio. Alleging a brazen infringement of its trademarked “Taza” name and logo, the Lebanese restaurant group seeks justice in Cleveland’s federal court.
Taza System Sues Taza Mediterranean : Trademark Turmoil Unleashed
The lawsuit, filed on Friday, contends that Taza Systems’ distinctive marks serve as invaluable symbols of quality and goodwill. The complaint asserts that Taza Mediterranean Cuisine, with notice of Taza Systems’ ownership, unlawfully employs trademarks like TAZA, TAZA MEDITERRANEAN, and TAZA CUISINE to promote and offer similar restaurant services and goods.
Charges and Allegations: A Culinary Legal Drama Unfolds
Taza Systems brings forward a compelling case, accusing Taza Mediterranean of federal trademark infringement, unfair competition, state trademark law violations, and even “cyberpiracy.” The latter charge stems from Taza Cuisine’s registration of websites using the contested name.
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According to the lawsuit, Taza Systems’ predecessor secured federal trademarks for “Taza” and “Taza A Lebanese Grill,” along with a stylized logo, starting in 2006. The trademarks were renewed between 2016 and 2017, affirming a legacy of over a decade.
