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Iconic Restaurant and Deli Battle Over Belly-Bulging Menu
The Heart Attack Grill files a claim alleging 2nd Ave Deli's Triple Bypass Sandwich infringes on its trademarked Triple Bypass Burger.
Posted 5/ 12 11 at 12:30 PM | News, Legal Issues, Food & Beverage
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The battle of the bulge is on. A complaint was filed in New York citing similar artery-clogging menu items between Scottsdale, Ariz., restaurant Heart Attack Grill and the famed 2nd Ave Deli in New York City. The deli is responding to an infringement claim by the burger restaurant, which alleges the deli's "Triple Bypass Sandwich" is a ripoff of its trademarked "Triple Bypass Burger."The Heart Attack Grill has gained international fame for its medically themed dining room that rewards patrons who weigh more than 350 pounds with a complimentary Quadruple Bypass Burger. Opened in 2005, it primarily serves burgers, shakes and lard-fried french fries. Across the nation, 2nd Ave Deli is well-known as one of the remaining traditional kosher delis in New York City. Its "Instant Heart-Attack Sandwich," one of the sandwiches named in the claim, is a slew of pastrami layered between two potato pancakes. The deli states in the complaint that it has sold the "Instant Heart Attack Sandwich" since at least 2004 -- before the Heart Attack Grill opened -- and has made moves to trademark the up-and-coming "Triple Bypass Sandwich."
"The Defendant's Triple Bypass Burger is more precisely a cheeseburger, and as such is decidedly not kosher and unsuitable for the 2nd Ave Deli's customer base," notes the complaint, which goes on to compare the deli's esteemed history to the grill's scantily clad "nurse" waitresses, commenting that "anyone looking for a milkshake, cheeseburger or French Fries cooked in lard will not find them at the 2nd Ave Deli."
Although no lawsuit has been filed, both parties are sprinting to the trademark registration office.
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its not even funny to name anything food or otherwise after a heart attack, i had one 2 years ago and theres nothing appealing about it, shame on them
LOL.. And another Good American Con game.. GIVE THEM MORE AND MAKE MORE
Just like McDonalds did yrs ago.. They chanaged From Giving us a Small Fries and a Small 12 oz drink in a Combo Meal to a < then was a Large Size and raised the price..
JUST DON"T EAT THE BUNS/BREAD! That is were all the WEight/Carbs Are!
Try getting a Big Mack, Small Fries and Small Coke.. the price is the same..
Want a Lower Fat and Carb Meal? Ask for the Happy Meals..
and a Side Salad..
Better yet? Just 2 Burgers and Small Coke.. Stay off the Fries ! Fries are 48 Carbs! = 1 Big Mac
anyone that has these other Clogg killing , Fat Ass busting Sandwhiches?
Better be a Younger and Very Active guy.. and Women? Blow their Minds and have the,! Just don't Eat the Bread! That is were all the Calories and Carbs are..!
Ask for a Fork and Knife... Did you know you eat 13 Different Germs is use t your Hands/Fingers!
Esepcially if after having Sex guys!
When in my 20-30's, used to live on BK Whoppers! Never gained a Pound..and stayed at 6ft, 175 lbs
and had nice Big Dumps every morning..!
Just played Golf every Evening after work with friends.. we walked 9 holes with a pull cart
and went camping and hiking on wknds..
have a Heart Attack Burger? Only have to walk 3.5 miles to work it off.. and Better Yet? DON"T EAT THE BUN! = NO CARBS! And have a Lite Beer with with! It's a Full Dinner in itself!
Stay Active And Stay Healthy My Friends..
;-)
Yes, their is nothing Funny about HA's, your right..
But you have to Lighten Up! This is ALL Just For Fun..So don't take it Steriously..
Any Idiot that is going to eat this Junk? Deserves what they get in the end..
And They really should have a VAT tax on all Fast Food places..to pay for their Health Care..
They do in Europe!
And We ought to be supporting and sending these and McD's /BurgerKing, CULVER's and Taco Bell Food Joynts to our Enemies.. The Talibon/Okida, Chinese and anyother Cuntries and people that hate us!
Let them Try to Refuse all that Free Food! We won't need a Military, just Pay for These Fast Food Places to set them up in their Countries and Give a Free Meal to each of them! Every day!
Bet it would be cheaper than what we spent on Military costs for the past 45 yrs..( since Viet Nam)
We would just Kill them with Our Strenghts> Our Kindness.. ( Or $ and our Food )
They should give Criminals like Madoff , Only these Greasy Burgers and French Fries for Lunch and Dinner.. and put them thru Heart Surgey every 3-5 yrs ( Rotor Rooter jobs) and use them for Experiemental surgery too..
and Since Lipo Suciton works? Can do that too, for Free for experimental Reserach purposes..!
And have a VAT ( Value Added Tax) to all the Fast Food Places to pay for it..
:P
;-)
I remember many years ago that there was a Wendy's burger referred to a a triple bypass special.
So forget the lawsuit...I think its a lost cause! Heart Attack Grill didnt invent the name. Its a term used by the general public for the last 20 years.
I have been to the 2nd ave deli many times. I am 6-3 and weigh 190 lbs. all you have to do is walk a little everyday. Some people with the tendandcy to gain weight; well maybe they should stay away but it is not my place or anyone elses place to DICTATE what anyone else should do with thier lives! I have made my way to the top of the food chain and I won't be eating like a rabbit. J. Copeland Boca Raton FL
I think its disgusting to eat so much food myself ,And as far as resteraunts they need to cut back on the portions AND the salt! Every time I go to Mcdonalds and I don't go very often at all anymore I taste the salt even on the CHEESE!
Geezs oh man I forgot to add that Although I wont be eating like a rabbit I just might Eat a Rabbit! JC