Starbucks Suing Bangkok Coffee Cart Owner

[pdogg]

 

Thai authorities are considering a call from Starbucks, the kaisers of corporate coffee, to arrest the owners of a hand-pushed coffee cart with a curious name.

 

In papers filed yesterday with the Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court, Starbucks asked the court to order the arrest of the owner of coffee stall “Starbung” and his brother as part of an ongoing copyright dispute.

 

The U.S. coffee chain also wants the men find THB300,000 plus interest.  Starbucks has thrown the book at the men, who operate the single cart in the Rattanakosin district of the Thai capital.

 

 

http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2013/10/18/bungholes-starbucks-demands-arrests-ip-case

[SiamSam]

Corporate wonders never cease. What a bunch of bullies. It will be interesting to see how the Thai authorities stick handle this. I suppose if Starbucks bribes the right people grande size the Starbung brothers' business will be history. For a month or so at least.  

[jeffs]

send a no win no fee lawyer over to help these Thai's out , remember what happen in the uk starbucks

did not pay any tax for years , doubt they pay any in Thailand only backhanders .

 

get a decent lawyer on the case starbucks will pay off these Thai's just to stop another big investigation

into their affairs , like there was in the uk .

[Tomcat]

sounds like a sledgehammer to crack a nut..the story will probably rebound badly on Starbucks.

[randiuno]

Must protect the corporate brand at all costs. Sadly, starburgs will soon be shut down...sacrificed on the alter of Global Capitalism.

[pdogg]

No morning hardon?  Then have a cup of One Fan coffee!  

 

 

29 October 2013, Last upated at 22:32 GMT Police Seized Viagra Coffee

(29 October) A collaborated team of Metropolitan Police Bureau and Representative from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seizure coffee claimed to have contained Viagra. 

 

The team had conducted a search at a company in Kannayao district, Bangkok on Tuesday morning after the search warrant was issued by Minburi Provincial Court. 

 

Several reports were made against a coffee brand ‘One Fan’ (Thailand) for mixing the illegal Sildenafil substance in their coffee. 

 

Prior to the search, police claimed they had taken the sample of the coffee to be tested by the Department of Medical Science. The results then yielded that the coffee contains Sildenafil substance, which is commonly known as Viagra under its trade name. 

 

Mr. Paitoon Saengseenil, a co-founder of the company, said that his company is only responsible for retailing the coffee, and has not been engaged in the manufacturing process of the coffee. 

 

According to Mr. Paitoon, the company was under the governing of Saha Mang Khang Group. The man also denied knowing any clues about the containing of the illegal substance in the coffee. 

 

Police then seized 66,264 packages of the coffee found at the scene worth no less than THB 3 million. 

 

The items taken during the seizure will be tested again. However, if the test bares the same result, the manufacturing company will be facing charges for adding illegal ingredients into their food. The company may face up to two year in prison and no more than THB 20,000 fine.

http://www.khaosod.co.th/en/view_newsonline.php?newsid=TVRNNE16QTFNak00TUE9PQ==

[xyzzy]

Whlie not exactly a coffee cart another case of protecting the name by the IMO formally cool Jimmy Buffett.

 

http://www.margaritastation.com/namechange.html

[pdogg]

 

Starbung, the local coffee cart in Bangkok’s Rattanakosin district that appropriated Starbucks branding, has backed off from a legal fight with the American coffee giant, which filed a lawsuit for using its logo’s likeness in September.

 

Damrong Maslae, the cart’s 43-year-old barista, has reportedly changed his logo from "Starbung Coffee" to "Stylebung Tea-Coffee" with a slight change of the color scheme. His new logo has been passed around social networks for two weeks,  with many admiring the street vendor for his sneaky and free PR strategy.

 

Damrong and his brother failed to show up for trial yesterday at the Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court for the arrest request by Starbucks for copyright dispute.

 

But Damrong’s lawyer was there to represent him and presented a photograph of the new Stylebung logo to the court. The photo, taken the day before the trial, seems to have protected Damrong and his brother from prison, as the court declined to arrest the defendants and will recall them for reconciliation between the two parties on Nov. 18.

 

However, the additional lawsuit Starbucks filed for violating Articles 109 and 110 of the Thai Trademark Act B.E.2534, which would require the coffee stall to pay damages of THB300,000 with 7.5% interest is still in play. The case is set to go on court on Feb. 10, 2014.

http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2013/11/05/bangkok-coffee-vendor-backs-down-starbucks-legal-might-changes-logo

[Pdoggg]

Starbucks si entering Cambodia.   

 

What's amazing is that even though there are no Starbucks in Cambodia about 20% ofthe students I teach own Starbucks T shirts.

 

Of course they also listen to K-Pop and want barang noses and whiter skin.

 

 

The FINANCIAL -- Starbucks Coffee Company on August 26 announced plans to open its first location in Cambodia by the end of 2015, representing the company’s 16th market in the fast-growing China/Asia Pacific (CAP) region.

 

The first location will open in the capital city of Phnom Penh by the end of 2015, at the newly expanded Phnom Penh International Airport.  Starbucks expects to open its second store in downtown Phnom Penh in early 2016, according to Starbucks.

 

“Cambodia is a vibrant country with a rich cultural heritage, and we are proud to bring the unparalleled Starbucks Experience to this market,” said John Culver, group president, China/Asia Pacific, Channel Development and Emerging Brands, Starbucks Coffee Company. “We look forward to becoming a part of Cambodia’s local coffee culture, embracing its traditions and sharing our deep passion and knowledge of the best coffees from around the world.”

 

Building on a 15-year collaboration with Hong Kong Maxim’s Group, Starbucks has entered a licensing agreement to open Starbucks® stores in Cambodia with Coffee Concepts (Cambodia) Limited,  part of Hong Kong Maxim’s Group. Coffee Concepts (Cambodia) Limited will be responsible for delivering Starbucks iconic coffeehouse experience to customers and stewarding the brand’s growth in the country. This agreement builds on Maxim’s experience in successfully investing in and growing the Starbucks brand across Hong Kong, Macau and, most recently, Vietnam.

 

“We are pleased to be extending our partnership with Starbucks to Cambodia and look forward to leveraging our expertise and knowledge of the Starbucks brand to deliver the Starbucks Experience to customers in the market,” said Michael Wu, Chairman and Managing Director, Hong Kong Maxim’s Group.  

 

For 44 years, Starbucks has built its brand by delivering a consistent, authentic in-store experience to customers around the globe. The Starbucks Experience is built on sourcing high-quality arabica coffee, delivering high-quality product innovation and surprising and delighting customers with an uplifting experience through engaged, passionate and knowledgeable baristas. 

 

Starbucks today operates more than 5,200 stores and employs more than 80,000 partners (employees) across 15 markets in the CAP region. Through its licensed partner Coffee Concepts (Hong Kong) Limited, a subsidiary of Hong Kong Maxim’s Group, Starbucks operates more than 150 stores in Hong Kong and Macau. Similarly, Starbucks operates 15 stores in Vietnam through Viet Idea Food and Beverages Limited, a sub-licensee of Coffee Concepts (Vietnam) Limited, also a subsidiary of Hong Kong Maxim’s Group.

 

 

http://finchannel.com/index.php/business/item/48347-starbucks-to-bring-its-unique-coffeehouse-experience-to-the-vibrant-cambodian-market

[Pdoggg]

The Donald has found out about Starbucks trying to stamp out Christmas with its Marxist red cups, and he has the only answer to this “War on Christmas”!!! BOYCOTT STARBUCKS!!!

Finally a politician with the guts to protect Christmas from baristas!!!