Philippe Chau Case Summary

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sd HFT 3603 – Hospitality Law, Spring 2012 MOCK TRIAL – Mr. Chow (and his restaurants) vs. Philippe Chau (and his restaurants and partners) This case is based upon an actual incident, but is changed to simplify the facts and law for the purpose of our Mock Trial. The case is still under review by the courts. There is no right decision. Facts of the Case: Facts are presented by the attorneys during the Mock Trial. The case involves Philippe Chau, who was employed in Mr. Chow’s restaurants for 25 years, then left to open his own restaurants. Mr. Chow claims that Philippe Chau’s restaurants unlawfully violated copyright, trademark and trade secret laws in copying the style and substance of Mr. Chow’s restaurants. Mr. Chow also claims that Philippe Chau unlawfully…show more content…
Chow for allegedly defamatory statements to the press about Philippe Chau’s limited role in developing the menus during employment at Mr. Chow’s restaurants. Trial Decision: Each student (juror) must write a Trial Decision and return by email to thomasj@fiu.edu or in hard copy to HM 322. There must be a decision for Plaintiffs or Defendants for each of the four claims below. The Trial Decision should be no more than 3 pages, double spaced. Use the facts, evidence and law presented by the attorneys at the Mock Trial. You may look at the materials in the “Mock Trial” folder on Blackboard, if you wish. Due by midnight on the day of the Mock Trial – April 17 Your decision should be: Facts + Applicable Law = Decision with Reasons. Consider legal issues such as contract, agency, negligence, statutory requirements, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, tortious interference with contract, defamation, etc. A good grade requires some discussion of the legal issues, not just a verdict saying who won. The questions for the jury are: Claim 1: Have trademarks of Mr. Chow’s restaurants been infringed by Philippe Chau’s

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