Trademark Notice & Fair-Use Policy
Legal information regarding trademark ownership, nominative brand fair use (German Trademark Act § 23 / EU TM Regulation Art. 14), and commercial independence.
1. Absolute Commercial Independence
The website starbucksspeisekarte.de is a private, editorially independent consumer informational portal. We have no business affiliation, partnership, sponsorship, endorsement, or licensing relationship with Starbucks Corporation (Seattle, USA), Starbucks Coffee EMEA B.V. (Amsterdam, Netherlands), or their German subsidiaries/licensees (such as AmRest Coffee Sp. z o.o.).
This portal is neither an official Starbucks website nor an online store. We do not sell beverages, foodstuffs, or gift cards, nor do we process customer orders on behalf of Starbucks.
2. Trademark Ownership
All trademarks, service marks, registered logos, and proprietary product names referenced across this website are the sole property of their respective owners. In particular:
- Starbucks® and the Siren Logo
- Frappuccino® and Starbucks Refreshers®
- Pike Place®, Caramel Macchiato®, and seasonal marks such as Pumpkin Spice Latte®
- Proprietary cup size designations including Tall®, Grande®, and Venti®
All mentioned brand marks are registered trademarks of Starbucks Corporation. The absence of an explicit trademark symbol (® or ™) does not imply that a designation is unencumbered by third-party proprietary rights.
3. Nominative Fair Use Doctrine
References to Starbucks trademarks on this portal are made pursuant to Section 23(1)(3) of the German Trademark Act (MarkenG) and Article 14 of the European Union Trade Mark Regulation (EUTMR).
Under EU and German trademark law, third parties are permitted to use a trademark where it is necessary to identify or refer to goods or services as those of the proprietor (nominative fair use), provided such use is in accordance with honest commercial practices.
Our references serve exclusively the legitimate consumer interest of informing coffeehouse patrons in Germany about beverage varieties, cup sizes in millilitres, ingredients, plant-based milk alternatives, and estimated price ranges in an objective, accessible format.
4. Prevention of Consumer Confusion & Inquiries
To eliminate any likelihood of consumer confusion, our website maintains an independent visual design, unique logo, distinct color styling, and conspicuous disclaimers across all pages and footers. If rights holders have inquiries or concerns, please contact our dedicated compliance office directly at compliance@starbucksspeisekarte.de.