Harrods, the luxury London based department store, sent a cease and desist letter to Holland's Cafe in Essex, England. The cafe, which opened four months ago, is owned by Mr. Nigel Holland. This does seem a bit of a stretch for trademark infringement. I am not seeing a basis for a likelihood of consumer confusion. Under Texas law, Mr. Holland would most likely be free and clear to use his own name to operate his business.
Tamera H. Bennett is a wife, mom, lawyer, mediator, blogger, podcaster, and legal writer. For two decades she’s helped clients protect what they create by practicing trademark, copyright and entertainment law in Texas and Tennessee.
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