Property, intangible

a blog about ownership of intellectual property rights and its licensing


Seattle’s Best

  • Rejected Trademark License

    Photo by doortoriver Borders Group had contracted with Seattle’s Best, an acquisition/ subsidiary of Starbucks, for in-store coffee shops.  In February, 2011 Borders filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 and filed a motion to reject the Seattle’s Best license, claiming it will save $10 million a year operating the stores independently. Seattle’s Best objected, asking… Continue reading