that guy does not own it, this guy does, francis ford coppola and makes movies like the godfather. he also owns restaurants like this one >> is there really sour taste in my mouth >> not because of the food but because of a lawsuit. francis ford coppola, a waiter just tells you what is available in the things people get confused by his restaurant style and the other restaurants name and wants the nevada restaurant to change its name >> i probably should never even gone to court >> he is not changing names but francis ford coppola does have a trademark on the term but the style of the restaurant is why he is suing >> it is not necessarily as a brand name >> neil smith is a trademark attorney although he has nothing to do with this case. mr. coble is people declined to comment. mr. smith says google the term >> you will see many other restaurants that appear to be using the term as the name of their restaurant and also destructively in their type of service >> get francis ford coppola is suing only one of them. >> california and nevada will team up to try to bring the 2022 winter olym

francis ford coppola. he makes movies like this one. the godfather, he also owns restaurants like this one. >> it is a sour taste in my mouth. >> not because of the food but because of a lawsuit. francis ford coppola service a style and his restaurant. no menu, a waiter just tells you what is available, he thinks people will be confused between his restaurant style and this name of this restaurant. he wants the restaurant to change its name. >> this never should have gone to court. >> francis ford coppola has a trademark on the term but as a restaurant style, that is why he is suing. >> it is not necessarily a brand name. i think that will come back to haunt him. >> this is a san fransisco trademark attorney although he does not have anything to do with this case. francis ford coppola declined to comment. is this a good case? >> you will see many other restaurants that appear to be using this term as a name for their restaurants and also destructively in their type of service. >> yet he is suing only one. >> i will make him an offer he

francis ford coppola says cut. he is suing an italian kitchen over the word tavola. claiming the name infringes on his trademark used to market his own family-style restaurants. his best-known films include "the godfather". >> thanks for joining us for abc 7 news at 4:00 i'm larry he beal, you can keep track on twitter on abc 7 news bay area and talk bit on facebook.com/abc 7 news. >> the role the moon played in helping police find a potential murder weapon in the oikos university shooting. >> what could be done to stop sticker shock that hits health insurance customers in california. >> will the sunshine stick around throughout the weekend? or will rain dampen your easter plans? find out coming up. >> for days of searching along oakland shore line paid off for police. this morning they found the 45 caliber gun believed to have been use ntd oikos university shooting rampage. >> this seven lives were remember today in a tribute that could take place throughout the month. good evening, i'm dan ashley. there is live team coverage on both stories tonight. laura anthon ql

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movie director francis ford coppola is suing a restaurant in novato over its name.lives in the north bay says the restaurant called -- italian kitchin fringes on his trademark for the name atovola, referring it a style of service at his restaurant. the owners of the restaurant have tried to get their own trademark but so far haven't been able to do it juppe the battle goes on to keep the gold dust lounge open, despite a legal setback. and yesterday the city's his for, commission voted against giving a landmark designation for the bar in union square. however, a city supervisor plans to introduce a new proposal expect week that could possibly override that decision. the owner of the building wants to evict the bar so he can open up a clothing store in its place. >>> it's 7:38. we want to check in with sal, see what is happening on 280 this morning. >> we're looking at the santa clara valley and i'm happy to say we have a decent commute. look at 280 out of downtown looks good up to highway 17. no major problems there. northbound 17 traffic also looks pretty good comin

. >>> if you've seen any of francis ford coppola's movies.suing italian kitchen for trademark infringement over the restaurant's name. the director owns several restaurants which include a style of restaurants in which servers come to each table. it offers a variety of family-style dishes the restaurants have. coppola said the nevada's restaurant's name could lead them to thinking he's associated with it. that's the word for table. >> rob mayeda is back with us now. i am getting ahead of myself. rain. >> if you're enjoying dinner around the area this evening, the seven day forecast -- >> boo. >> it's just strange. >> boo. >> at least for right now it's gorgeous. >> there you go. the golden gate brieks loo beautiful. the seven day, not so much. we'll have a look when we come back. >>> coming up in sport, three words we've been waiting for. let's play ball. giants open the season on the road against the arizona diamondbacks. could tim lincecum l.w w ay tpsewf .ami p prere xtnema preview of the matchup this week with the annual play ball luncheo

now, drew barrymore is following in the footsteps of francis ford coppola, by making an award winningn new york very soon. how does it taste? i don't know. but my guess is, we will find out. >> and you have lively citrus notes, as well, lara spencer. >> very true. >> thank you. >> just saying. >> stop flirting with me. >>> our good friend, nancy grace, her debut novel, "11th victim" will come out soon on lifetime as a movie. we know who will be playing nancy. it's jennie garth. she will play atlanta assistant d.a., haley dean, based loosely on nancy's career. she gets the killer convicted. and he comes back to haunt her down. nancy is a producer on the movie. no word on who will be cast in the role of dan abrams. >> how about dan abrams. >> the man could play himself. he does every day. >> that's nice, lara. i like that. >>> a "top gun" sequel has taken flight. executives at paramount confirming to "the hollywood reporter" that the project -- work it, deejay. that the sequel is in preproduction. and tom cruise is about ready to sign a deal to play maverick once again. this has been si