Judge: Castle Pines can’t stop Brinkerhoff restaurant from using hummingbirds

Judge: Castle Pines can’t stop Brinkerhoff restaurant from using hummingbirds

In his first ruling in the case, a judge has determined that patrons are unlikely to be confused between the exclusive Castle Pines Golf Club and an upcoming restaurant nearby that shares a hummingbird theme. Judge Kato Crews’ decision on Dec. 23 is a win for Mark and Jo Brinkerhoff, a married couple who had been told by Castle Pines to cease and desist using hummingbird insignia as they spend an estimated $14 million on a steakhouse and cocktai…