When Delaware North assumed the role of concessionary in 1993, it was contractually required to purchase the assets of the previous concessionaire — Yosemite Park & Curry Company — at fair market value, including furniture, equipment, vehicles, and "other property".
Its ultimate successor, Aramark subsidiary Yosemite Hospitality, LLC (who was awarded a 15-year contract), would be subject to similar terms.
[1] The National Park Service estimated the value of the intangible assets at $3.5 million, and also suggested that the marks should not have been filed for by Delaware North to begin with.
[7] At the request of Delaware North, the National Park Service had amended the bid notice to explicitly mention intellectual property, again without specifying trademarks.
[10] In January 2016, it was announced that due to the legal dispute, properties at Yosemite National Park would be renamed effective March 1, 2016, when Aramark's contract officially began.