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SMOQUE: Not Just Another Word for Smoke

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Anonymous
1 year ago

C’mon Weber! Be better than this

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Bulski
1 year ago

Anytime we hear "Smoque" or see "Smoque" we think about delicious food. . .not the utensils used to cook it.

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Rick Kosloskus
1 year ago

Please respect the hard earned reputation and NAME of this Chicagoland barbecue legend! Weber, there are so many other names you could come up with for your product. Why infringe on someone else’s trademark? Please rename your product.

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Laurie Mallon
1 year ago

Moving this month and rethinking my position on buying a Weber grill for the new place. Choose a different name, Weber and leave this business in peace.

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Jim Johnson
1 year ago

Stand in unity with bbq. There is room for everyone. Just not room for those that don't respect the sanctity of bbq brotherhood!

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Ellen Bradford Ruschhaupt
1 year ago

Weber’s infringement on our beloved Smoque’s trademark is offensive & deters me from supporting the Weber brand ever again

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Elizabeth Scott
1 year ago

Do the right thing Weber!

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Chogie Fields
1 year ago Featured

I work in media in downtown Chicago and I’ve ordered Smoque catering for client meetings and appreciation lunches for nearly 15 years! This restaurant is also a family favorite. We celebrate every Father’s Day at Smoque and we live in Flossmoor, IL.

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Anonymous
1 year ago

Smoque BBQ is an institution. If you are going to release this grill, why not just collaborate on the project with the best BBQ in Chicago?! The place was featured on "The Bear!"

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Anonymous
1 year ago

Soon after opening, Smoque delivered food for a company-wide lunch (for 35 people) to our downtown Chicago office by personal car. I think it was the owner himself. I never forgot the personal touch, not to mention the delicious food. The owners take pride in their product and providing the best service, and have since the beginning.

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Brooke Palmwr
1 year ago

Stand up! Go Smoque!

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Mary Torres
1 year ago

Such a great family environment and delicious food.

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Anonymous
1 year ago

Best BBQ in the Chicagoland area. Hands down.

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Anonymous
1 year ago

Shame on Weber for stealing from a long established small business! Clearly they are poaching the name

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Kathleen Andrade
1 year ago

Good luck!!!!

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Jason Isadore
1 year ago

Come on Weber. Do the right thing here.

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Marjorie McBride
1 year ago

It’s time for these big business’ to stop stepping on small businesses. Come up with a new name.

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Edward Brovet
1 year ago

Weber should observe intellectual property and trademark rights. As a Weber grill owner, I’m disappointed in your marketing decision. Should it come to a lawsuit, I hope Smoque BBQ gets millions from your poor decision.

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Anonymous
1 year ago

Hoping Weber does the right thing here, without a doubt there is risk of association or affiliation! TTAB is an extensive process, but worth the fight to retain exclusivity on the register.

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Arthur Wawrzyczek
1 year ago

Small businesses, especially those dedicated to quality food like Smoque, should have their naming rights protected from large corporate pressure.