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Vogue apologises for legal letter

May 20, 2022
Mark Graham, Landlord of the Star Inn at Vogue Pub in Cornwall, receives an apology letter from Vogue magazine for requesting a name change. The pub's historical significance predates the magazine. The humorous response gains publicity and positive attention for the small business in Cornwall.
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  • Vogue magazine issued a legal letter to a centuries-old pub for name similarity.
  • The pub's humorous response to the situation garnered worldwide support and media attention.

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Dispute Over Pub Name with Vogue Magazine

The Star in Vogue pub in Cornwall found itself in a war of letters with Vogue magazine after the publisher expressed concerns about the similarity in names. Mark Graham, the pub's landlord, received a letter from Vogue magazine stating potential confusion between the two businesses. Despite the age of the pub being older than the magazine, there was initial concern about legal actions due to the publisher's ownership of various prominent brands. However, Mark decided to respond humorously and informally, asserting their right to the name.

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