Category Archives: Litigation

Justice Dept.: Antitrust Conspiracy Can Extend to Foreign Territory — But Not Foreign Govt’s

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The argument, in a case filed by Mountain Crest, a craft brewer in Wisconsin, against Anheuser-Busch InBev and Molson Coors Brewing Co., is somewhat surprising because it’s generally

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MillerCoors Wins Trademark Lawsuit Filed by Stone Brewing

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Stone Brewing had objected to MillerCoors’ use of “Stones” on packaging and advertising for Keystone beer.  The court rejected all

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Stillhouse Sues Bacardi, Says Takeover Offer is Too Low

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

In a press release posted on Twitter, Brad Beckerman, ceo of Stillhouse Spirits, said he was suing Bacardi for $100 million,

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Sazerac to Small Brewer: Stop Using Our Trademarks

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Sazerac Co. has demanded Goodwood Brewing stop claiming it had produced its first spirit using bourbon that came from the

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Supermac’s Stunning Trademark Victory Over McDonald’s a “Warning” To Major Brands; Big Mac Facing Revocation

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

In what is being described as a “landmark judgment”, Irish fast food chain Supermac’s has prevailed in a dispute with McDonald’s over

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Supreme Court to Hear Tenn. Retail License Case Tomorrow

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Did the U.S. Supreme Court mean what it said when it said “the 21st Amendment grants the states virtually complete control” over the

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