Overview
- SpudBros says it applied for the SpudFather trademark in June 2025 and received registration in September before any other filing for the same name.
- The Spud Father in Portsmouth says it was threatened with legal action over its name and the owner plans to rebrand and take time away due to stress.
- SpudBros states lawyers issued a standard reply after an Intellectual Property Office notification and denies trying to shut the Portsmouth business down.
- Both parties report online abuse, with SpudBros alleging threats toward a three-year-old child and vandalism threats against their tram.
- SpudBros says it has also trademarked other brand elements as it expands and has reached out privately to The Spud Father, with no court case publicly filed.