In-N-Out v. Smashburger. In a lawsuit filed on August 30th, In-N-Out has accused the fast food chain Smashburger of causing consumer confusion with their latest advertising campaign. In-N-Out has a number of registered marks the most relevant being DOUBLE-DOUBLE, TRIPLE TRIPLE, and 2 X 2. The action, filed in the Central District of California, alleges that these marks are being infringed by Smashburger’s advertisements promoting the SMASHBURGER TRIPLE DOUBLE. Smashburger filed for their own trademark in November of last year. The Examining Attorney approved but that application is currently being opposed by In-N-Out as well. #burgers #trademarks #InNOut #Smashburger #omnilegalgroup
Omid Khalifeh
Omid Khalifeh, Founder and Managing Attorney, Omni Legal Group
Omid Khalifeh is a registered patent attorney and the founder of Omni Legal Group, a Los Angeles intellectual property and business law firm. He advises inventors, startups, and established businesses on patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret strategy, from initial filing through enforcement. He is licensed by the State Bar of California and registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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