Evanston’s Sarkis Sues Lincoln Park Diner Over Name

While some consider imitation the sincerest form of flattery, the owner of Evanston’s Sarkis Café is not pleased.

A judge is ruling on a trademark infringement lawsuit the Evanston restaurant has field against Lincoln Park’s Sarks in the Park, 444 W. Fullerton Parkway, WGNTV.com reports. 

The lawsuit reportedly alleges that Lincoln Park's Sarks in the Park copied the Evanston restaurant’s name, concept and serves similar menu items to those on the Sarkis’ menu, such as “Loretta” sandwiches and a "Disaster Omelet". 

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Sarkis Cafe, which has been a popular Evanston restaurant since it opened in 1965, trademarked its name in 2010, while Sarks in the Park opened in the summer of 2009, according to ChicagoBusiness.com. 

Sarkis’ owner Marla Cramin reportedly says the food at Sarks in the Park has some negative reviews on Yelp and GrubHub and could reflect poorly on her restaurant. 

Trademark infringement cases hinge on proof that customers eating at a certain restaurant or buying a product were fooled by the knock-off.

Cramin was not available on Wednesday for comment. Sarks in the Park owner Erin Knapp declined to comment, citing that the matter is in the hands of the courts.

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