The Tulanian family owned a rug shop in Berkeley for over a century before selling the building in 2014. The new owner, Hossein Zareii, opened Tulanian Oriental Rugs, prompting a lawsuit from the Tulanian family for trademark infringement and cybersquatting. They claim Zareii sought to use the Tulanian name without permission and was denied before the sale was finalized. Zareii argues the family was aware of his intentions beforehand, highlighting the complexities of ownership and brand legacy in this ongoing legal battle.
Janie Tulanian and her brother Gary, grandchildren of the original owners, sold the property... for $1.75 million, leading to a lawsuit over trademark infringement.
Zareii stated that the Tulanian family was aware of his desire to use their name for his business, while they contend he sought permission only after the sale.
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