McDowell’s not McDonald’s – Classic Passing Off/Trademark Infringement Scene

Trademark Fun - McDonald's v. McDowell's - Widerman Malek, PL

Hi all,

I came across this classic Eddie Murphy in “Coming to America”.  Judging on how confident the restaurant owner was in proclaiming his brilliance, you would think he shelled out for some billable hours at his local IP law firm.

Enjoy:)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXgx7Uzislo

(IP content lasts around 1 minute)

 

One response to “McDowell’s not McDonald’s – Classic Passing Off/Trademark Infringement Scene”

  1. robert thomson

    I have always loved this show.
    I mean, he is using his surname, and surely his intent isn’t to capitalize on the goodwill of the golden arches 🤣