Press Release: Hard Rock Cafe International
July 16, 2002
ORLANDO, FL -- Hard Rock Cafe International finalized a settlement against four establishments selling counterfeit
Hard Rock Cafe merchandise and operating infringing restaurants in Jamaica. By July 15, 2002, the entities in question
- Hard Rock Limited, Hard Rock Cafe Factory Outlet Jamaica Limited, Hard Rock Reggae Limited and Herb Rock Cafe
Limited - are to cease using Hard Rock's trademarks on signage advertising, bags and any written or promotional
material. Furthermore, the operators are to immediately change all company names.
Based in Orlando, FL, Hard Rock Cafe, one of the most recognized music, entertainment and dining brands in the
world, vigorously defends its trademarks and establishments. Currently there are more than 100 Hard Rock Cafes
in 40 countries, combining the spirit of rock music, memorabilia from the hottest musical artists of the last 50
years, classic American food, and a commitment to widespread humanitarian causes. Known for collectible and fashion
merchandise, live concerts, Hard Rock Live performance venues, hardrock.com and Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, Hard
Rock Cafe International, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of London-based The Rank Group Plc (Nasdaq: RANKY).
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Contact:
Media:
The MWW Group, New Jersey
Theano Apostolou, 201/507-9500
or
Hard Rock Cafe International, Orlando
Chris Tomasso, 407/445-7625