Panda Libre in Gilbert changes name to Kung Pow Restaurant
A national Chinese food chain claimed in a lawsuit that the name and logo of Panda Libre confused people with its trademarks, so owner Paul Fan has changed his establishment's name to Kung Pow Restaurant. (Tom Blodgett/Community Impact Newspaper)
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The restaurant formerly known as Panda Libre at 748 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, changed its name and concept Dec. 18 to Kung Pow Restaurant. A trademark infringement suit was brought against Panda Libre by a national Chinese restaurant chain. The restaurant now serves Chinese food, and the majority of its menu has been revamped, but owner Paul Fan said some of the Mexican-Chinese infusion items from the previous menu will come back in time. 480-507-0713. www.kungpowrestaurant.com
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