Acadiana Business Advocate

Tuesday, October 31st, 2023

Can you trademark a Cajun last name?

By ADAM DAIGLE l Acadiana Business Editor

Welcome back to another edition of Acadiana Business Today. Let's get cracking with some business news.

Can you trademark a popular Cajun surname?

One notable Texas business thinks it can and is going to court to do so. Landry’s LLC, the Houston-based restaurant chain that is owned by President & CEO Tilman Fertitta, has filed suit against Austin-based Landry Distillery, a company started by New Iberia native Zachary Landry, over the trademark issue.

Landry’s officials sent a cease-and-desist letter over the issue almost immediately after Landry launched the brand in August 2021. It's been moving through the courts systems in Texas since.

Read the full story here.

Have a great day and see you here tomorrow.

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One in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. This October, say #YesMamm to your annual mammogram, to early detection and to care you can trust at Ochsner Lafayette General. Visit ochsner.org/OLGYesMamm to learn more.