![]() "We're very comfortable that we're not violating any of their recipes," Binkowski told the St. Nothing Sophie's is doing, responded Binkowski, 45. "What makes Amelie's Amelie's" a recent story in the Charlotte Observer asked. The outcome of their meeting wasn't available before press time but, regardless, the coffee shop dispute had already created a buzz in two states. It also asked for compensatory damages without specifying an amount, though it claimed the matter in dispute exceeded $75,000.īoth sides hoped to talk it over during a hearing this week in U.S. The suit sought to stop Sophie's from using anything related to Amelie's. ![]() The lawsuit included 77 pages, where the definition of "Paris shabby-chic," the secrets to salted caramel brownies and "proprietary" baking methods have become points of contention. Both sets of owners began as friends and business partners before a disagreement over operational control devolved into legal action. In Charlotte, N.C., a similar looking cafe and French bakery chain called Amelie's is a local institution with 14,000 Facebook fans and the city's "best dessert," according to Charlotte Magazine, for three years running.Īmelie's owners say the Tampa cafe infringes on its brand, recipes and "trade dress," or style, and filed a lawsuit last month against the Binkowskis. ![]() And that has made things somewhat uncomfortable for its owners, Todd and Carole Binkowski.
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