In a legal battle over trademark infringement, the three-Michelin-starred San Francisco restaurant Quince and the online retailer Quince.com have agreed to dismiss the lawsuit with prejudice, meaning they cannot refile, though details on any settlement remain unclear.
Quince, the restaurant, sought a preliminary injunction against Quince.com in March 2024, arguing that the similar names confused customers, leading to product returns at the restaurant.
Bartavelle cafe's closure after just 14 months came as a surprise, with owners citing financial impacts from the pandemic, rising costs, and building issues that made operations unsustainable.
Despite the challenges faced by Bartavelle, including payroll increases and ballooning food costs, the owners were shocked by the decision to close, given their customer traffic and regulars.
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