Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California

Don't use the logo. Just put it on a sign, Fresh Starbucks� Coffee. Include the �. If you wanted to get really fancy you could put up a sign in small type that says "Starbucks� is a trademark of Starbucks Coffee Corporation with which we are not affililated."

The other attorney is right on point. After all, you are (in a small way) helping build the Starbucks brand and you're being up front with your customers. Consult with an attorney in your area for specifics.

Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D. - Mr. Franchise

Franchise Attorney

There is a considerable amount of decided case law to the effect that owners of famous trademarks can control their downstream use. Although I can't recall the specific trademarks and downstream uses that resulted in the suits, I can say with some confidence that if Starbucks decided to make an issue of your displaying their trademark on your facility, you could be faced with a lawsuit that Starbucks might win.