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Hard Rock Cafe International USA, Inc. et al v. Rockstar Hotels

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Case overview

Case Number:

0:17-cv-62013

Court:

Florida Southern

Nature of Suit:

Trademark

Judge:

Beth Bloom

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  1. June 05, 2019

    Hard Rock Cafe Wasn't A Trademark Bully, Judge Rules

    A Florida federal judge is refusing to order Hard Rock Cafe to repay more than $500,000 in legal fees after filing a failed trademark lawsuit against a startup called RockStar, saying there was no evidence the company was engaged in "trademark bullying."

  2. May 21, 2019

    Hotel Co. Sued By Hard Rock Likely Won't Recover Fees

    A Florida federal magistrate judge has recommended that startup RockStar Hotels Inc. be denied its request to recoup the more than $500,000 in legal bills it racked up from Hard Rock Cafe International USA Inc.'s failed trademark infringement lawsuit.

  3. October 16, 2018

    Hard Rock Says It 'Did The Right Thing' By Dropping TM Suit

    Hard Rock Cafe said Monday that it should not be punished after it "did the right thing" and dropped a trademark lawsuit against a startup called RockStar, sharply criticizing the smaller company for seeking repayment of nearly half a million dollars in legal bills.

  4. October 02, 2018

    Startup Seeks Fee Award For Hard Rock's Failed TM Case

    A startup called RockStar Hotels Inc. on Tuesday asked a Florida federal court for legal fees incurred defending itself from Hard Rock Cafe International USA Inc.'s failed trademark lawsuit, which the startup said was "an arrogant misuse of financial superiority."

  5. July 20, 2018

    Facing Fees, Hard Rock Drops 'RockStar' TM Case For Good

    Hard Rock Cafe is moving to permanently drop a failed trademark lawsuit against a startup called RockStar, days after a federal judge said the hospitality giant would need to repay the smaller company's legal bills if it wanted to retain the right to restart the case in the future.

  6. July 16, 2018

    Hard Rock Cafe Must Repay Hotel Co.'s Fees To End TM Suit

    A Florida federal judge on Monday said she would only allow Hard Rock Cafe Inc. to drop a failed trademark lawsuit against a startup called RockStar Hotels Inc. if the hospitality giant repaid a portion of the smaller company's legal bills.

  7. July 09, 2018

    After TM Suit, Startup Wants Hard Rock Cafe To Repay Fees

    A startup that was sued by Hard Rock Cafe Inc. for trademark infringement is arguing that the hospitality giant should not be allowed to drop the case without repaying the smaller company's legal bills.

  8. June 25, 2018

    Hard Rock Wants To Drop 'RockStar' Hotel TM Suit For Now

    The owner of Hard Rock Cafe Inc. is moving to end a trademark lawsuit it filed against a company called RockStar Hotels Inc., days after a federal judge refused to issue a preliminary injunction.

  9. January 12, 2018

    Hard Rock Injunction Bid In TM Suit Too Sweeping, Co. Says

    The owner of hotel reservation service RockStar Hotels Inc. on Friday urged a Florida federal judge to deny Hard Rock Cafe International USA Inc.'s request for a preliminary injunction on its use of all materials bearing allegedly infringing trademarks, saying that such a drastic remedy would destroy his fledgling company.

  10. November 09, 2017

    RockStar Hotels Infringes Trademarks, Hard Rock Cafe Says

    Hard Rock Cafe asked a Florida federal court on Wednesday to stop a competitor, RockStar Hotels, from copying the iconic hospitality company's distinctive trademarks, urging the court to issue an injunction to prevent RockStar's alleged attempts to mimic Hard Rock while its infringement suit is pending.

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