Omaha restaurant owner wants Burger King to stop using King Kong
OMAHA — Burger King is violating a Nebraska eatery’s trademarks by promoting the new “King Kong” movie. That’s according to Nick Triantafillou, who owns Omaha-based King Kong Restaurants.
In 2000, Triantafillou gained the exclusive trademark to use the big-screen ape’s name in restaurant and food service businesses.
Burger King’s latest ad campaign encourages customers to “feed their Kong-sized hunger” at their restaurants.
Lawyers have sent a letter demanding that Burger King quit using King Kong to sell food, Triantafillou said.
Burger King spokeswoman Adrienne Hayes said the company had no comment on the issue Friday.
In 2000, Triantafillou gained the exclusive trademark to use the big-screen ape’s name in restaurant and food service businesses.
Burger King’s latest ad campaign encourages customers to “feed their Kong-sized hunger” at their restaurants.
Lawyers have sent a letter demanding that Burger King quit using King Kong to sell food, Triantafillou said.
Burger King spokeswoman Adrienne Hayes said the company had no comment on the issue Friday.
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