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Michelin-Starred Smyth Sues NYC Tavern Over Name Confusion

12/23/2025

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Smyth, the Michelin-starred Chicago restaurant, is suing Smyth Tavern in Tribeca, New York, for confusingly similar names that damage Smyth's reputation.
The suit says Smyth Tavern opened in 2022 and deliberately adopted the name to benefit from Smyth's fame.
Smyth's owners claim branding dilution and customer confusion.
Smyth Tavern's lawyer says the establishments are distinct and have coexisted without confusion.
Smyth seeks monetary restitution for the alleged infringement.

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Smyth, the Michelin-starred Chicago restaurant, is suing Smyth Tavern in Tribeca, New York, for confusingly similar names that damage Smyth's reputation.
The suit says Smyth Tavern opened in 2022 and deliberately adopted the name to benefit from Smyth's fame.
Smyth's owners claim branding dilution and customer confusion.
Smyth Tavern's lawyer says the establishments are distinct and have coexisted without confusion.
Smyth seeks monetary restitution for the alleged infringement.