Lawsuits

Pizzeria Regina Sues Capone’s Over Logo

Pizzeria Regina filed a lawsuit against Pembroke’s Capone’s Pizzeria and Prohibition Pub yesterday, reports Universal Hub. The North End-based chain contends that “it is transparently obvious that Capone’s has simply taken the famous T-SIGN Mark and Artwork Mark and edited them to remove “Regina” and insert “Capone’s.”

Furthermore, according to Pizzeria Regina, “Indeed, Capone’s has admitted that it copied BRA’s [Boston Restaurant Associates, owners of Pizzeria Regina] Marks. After BRA became aware of Capone’s infringing conduct, it sent a letter dated December 7, 2009 to Capone’s and demanded that Capone’s cease and desist its infringement. A representative of BRA then spoke by telephone with Mr. Scott Myers on one occasion and with Mr. Paul Malino on another; Mr. Myers and Mr. Malino identified themselves as the owners of Capone’s. Mr. Meyers and Mr. Malino each admitted that they had copied and altered the Artwork. They promised to cease and desist their infringement of BRA’s marks, but as of the date of this complaint Capone’s infringement continues.” Oh snap. Though no one at Capone’s was available to comment, it’s worth noting that the offending images currently do not appear anywhere on their website.

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Pizzeria Regina Sues Capone’s Over Logo