Trademark violation suit over shuttered Hofbrauhaus in Belleville settles

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Trademark violation suit over shuttered Hofbrauhaus in Belleville settles

BENTON - Owners of American rights to the brand of Germany’s Hofbrau beer and a receiver for the vacant Hofbrauhaus on Route 15 in Belleville settled a suit over the restaurant's failure.Hofbrauhaus of America, restaurant owner Oak Tree Management Services, and receiver Richard Stiler moved for entry of judgment on March 22.They agreed that no one would operate as Hofbrauhaus without a franchise agreement.They agreed that an owner or contractor …