Reading: My new restaurant in Bardoli, near Baben Lake, is called “Lakeview Restaurant” â€“ it’s even in a spot called “Lakeview Point.” But just two days before opening, I got a call from another “Lakeview Restaurant” in Surat, about 45km away, saying they have the name registered. I’ve already set up everything with the “Lakeview Restaurant” name in town. My lawyer suggested adding a word like “The” to make it “The Lakeview Restaurant.” Will this be enough to avoid any legal trouble?

My new restaurant in Bardoli, near Baben Lake, is called “Lakeview Restaurant” â€“ it’s even in a spot called “Lakeview Point.” But just two days before opening, I got a call from another “Lakeview Restaurant” in Surat, about 45km away, saying they have the name registered. I’ve already set up everything with the “Lakeview Restaurant” name in town. My lawyer suggested adding a word like “The” to make it “The Lakeview Restaurant.” Will this be enough to avoid any legal trouble?

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2 years ago

Law Forum › Category: Consumer Court › My new restaurant in Bardoli, near Baben Lake, is called “Lakeview Restaurant” â€“ it’s even in a spot called “Lakeview Point.” But just two days before opening, I got a call from another “Lakeview Restaurant” in Surat, about 45km away, saying they have the name registered. I’ve already set up everything with the “Lakeview Restaurant” name in town. My lawyer suggested adding a word like “The” to make it “The Lakeview Restaurant.” Will this be enough to avoid any legal trouble?

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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My new restaurant in Bardoli, near Baben Lake, is called “Lakeview Restaurant” â€“ it’s even in a spot called “Lakeview Point.” But just two days before opening, I got a call from another “Lakeview Restaurant” in Surat, about 45km away, saying they have the name registered. I’ve already set up everything with the “Lakeview Restaurant” name in town. My lawyer suggested adding a word like “The” to make it “The Lakeview Restaurant.” Will this be enough to avoid any legal trouble?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Adding “The” to your restaurant name may not be enough to avoid legal trouble. Under Indian trademark law, a similar name can be considered an infringement if it causes confusion among customers. Your lawyer should assess the potential for confusion and explore options like adding a more distinctive descriptor or seeking consent from the other restaurant owner.