Case Analysis III

Burger King, the national franchise, is banned from opening a restaurant within 20 miles of Mattoon, Illinois. So, there is not a Burger King there; no problem, right? Not so fast! In the late 1950s, Gene and Betty Hoots trademarked the iconic name. Well, they trademarked it in Illinois at least. When the national company decided to open a chain close by, the Hoots sued and won their case. However, the national chain was able to keep the name Burger King, but the Hoots were also able to keep the name in accordance with the stipulation that the national chain could not open a store within a 20-mile radius of the original store in Mattoon, Illinois.

In a minimum of 500 words, explain the reasons why this decision was made, and discuss the significance of this case in U.S. trademark law jurisprudence.

For this assignment, please find one article from the CSU Online Library that discusses intellectual property; elaborate on how the article relates to the Burger King case to support your answer. Identify the main issues with copyright and trademark in the article, and explain how these issues were either upheld or overturned.

Cite any direct quotes or paraphrased material from the article. Use APA format.

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law business business law book Dynamic Business Law Columbia Southern University BBA 3210 Business Law

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In the business environment, various deals and conducts are usually governed by various rules and regulation in ensuring that there is no breach of information or conduct. The various legal principles usually support the various rules and regulations that govern the business environment. Failure of the businesses and individual to adhere to the various legal principles and rules often lead to an individual being charged with negligence resulting in…………………………..

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