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Most are in Canada and the U.S., but there are also some stores overseas, including in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Tim Hortons, which recently merged with Burger King in a takeover by Restaurant Brands International Inc., has approximately 4,500 restaurants. “If I had a dollar for every Canada Goose knock-off I saw, I would be a very rich woman,” she adds.īut Specht is not disappointed about “Tim House.” Specht says knockoffs of foreign brands, including Canada Goose parkas, are common in South Korea. “Although we are not currently operating in South Korea, we will continue to take the necessary steps to protect our trademarks,” she adds. “We’re thrilled that the Tim Hortons brand is loved and recognized around the world, but we’re always vigilant when it comes to protecting our intellectual property, especially as we expand internationally,” says Michelle Robichaud, director of public affairs. Specht posted a photo of the restaurant, which is near Daerim subway station, to her Facebook page. “I thought, is this another one of those legitimate incarnations?” says Specht. Indeed, Tim Hortons brands some locations ‘Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop.’ “I remembered seeing Tim Hortons in Maine back in 2008, but the name and logo had been changed to Tim's Bake Shop or something,” says the English teacher, who is originally from Bracebridge, Ont. Specht was biking in Seoul last week when she saw a neon sign with a coffee mug logo and ‘Tim House’ written in a familiar red font.įor a moment, she thought Tim Hortons had arrived in South Korea, and was just using a slightly different name.
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