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The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement began exploring legal options against Chicago-based business Aloha Poke Co. after the mainland chain attempted to enforce a trademark on the name.

Lei’s Poke Stop co-owner Tasha Kahele said she was “offended” by the cease and desist letter that was received on May 17, 2018.  “We learned growing up that ‘aloha’ is to be lived (right), to be given, to be shared, and not restricted.  So I couldn’t wrap my brain around how that was happening…