Michael Chow v. Chak Yam Chau

This appeal arises from a dispute over Chinese food. 1 Michael Chow (“Chow”) is a chef who has opened a number of Chinese restaurants, all called “Mr Chow” 2 (“Mr Chow”), in Beverly Hills, New York City, and Miami Beach. Chow v. Chak Yam Chau, 555 Fed.Appx. 842, 843-44 (11th Cir.2014). The restaurants have distinctive menus and decors, and feature as entertainment a display of noodle-making by the staff. Id. at 844. A twenty-five-year employee of the New York Mr Chow, Philippe Chow Chau (born Chak Yam Chau), left his employment and, in December of 2005, collaborated with restaurateur Stratis…