Californian burger chain In-N-Out has no presence in Australia. Or anywhere much further than the U.S. west coast and Texas, really.
That hasn’t stopped In-N-Out from suing Sydney-based restaurant Down N’ Out, which opened in 2016 and served burgers that were a tribute to the cult chain.
As reported by the Sydney Morning Herald, In-N-Out claimed the Australian restaurant infringes on its trademark and engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct by using the Down N’ Out name and logo.
In-N-Out also claims Down N’ Out was “passing off,” which alleges the Australian business of misrepresenting an association with the Californian chain to sell burgers. Read more…