Superdog vs. Superdawg

News Type: Event — Seeded on Wed Jul 1, 2009 6:53 PM EDT

Article Source: Chicago Tribune

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EXCERPT: It's dawg vs. dog in a wiener war in U.S. District Court in Chicago.

Superdawg, the venerable Northwest Side hot dog purveyor, this week sued Superdog, an upstart frankfurter stand in New York City, claiming trademark infringement and unfair and deceptive business practices.

Superdawg, owned by Maurie and Flaurie Berman, has been hawking its Superdawgs and Superfries at Milwaukee and Devon Avenues since 1948. The restaurant is known for its rooftop 12-foot sausage statues made in the likeness of the Bermans.

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MinnieApolis's Column, All of Newsvine
Groups: Foodies!, Sweeter Fennel, Urban Vine
Regions: Chicago

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