NEWS RELEASE
March 23, 2011
(Westfield, NJ)
Contact:
Ray P. Janeczek
Direct Dial: 908.518.6369 or
rjaneczek@ldlkm.com
Our client Rutt’s Hut, Inc. (“Rutt’s Hut”) filed suit against Mutt’s Hut International and its principals (“Mutt’s Hut”) in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey on March 9, 2011. The suit alleges violations of trademark and unfair competition laws of the United States as well as unfair competition laws of the State of New Jersey.
Rutt's Hut has operated its restaurant in Clifton, New Jersey since 1928, and most notably, sells unique and famous hot dogs called "RIPPERS." Rutt's Hut owns United States federal trademark Registration No. 1,368,370 for RUTT'S HUT.
Because of the notoriety it has obtained through its famous hot dogs, Rutt's Hut has been, and continues to be included in several lists of famous American restaurants. It has also been featured in television programs on several stations including the Travel Channel, the Food Network, and PBS, as well as in the magazines Gourmet and Details.
Mutt’s Hut opened in January 2011 also in Clifton, NJ. Mutt’s Hut did not respond to cease and desist letters sent by LDLKM in January and February 2011. The aforementioned suit was filed shortly thereafter.
Click here for story as covered by My 9 News.
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