Category Archives: Trade Mark

Jackson Family Wines Says Gallo Infringed La Creama Trademark

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Calling its product “Cask & Cream” creates consumer confusion with Jackson’s La Crema trademark, the company asserted in a complaint filed in federal district court. From fiscal 2016 to fiscal 2020, Jackson Family Wines (JFW) sold more than 80 million … Continue reading →

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A-B, Patagonia Settle Trademark Dispute

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Patagonia, the outdoor clothing and gear retailer, had claimed Anheuer-Buch had appropriated its brand identity.  But they reached a settlement — terms weren’t disclosed — and have asked a federal judge to dismiss Patagonia’s lawsuit.

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Trade Groups Warn High Court Jack Daniel’s Trademark Case Could Imperil Responsibility

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The dog toy closely resembles a Jack Daniel’s bottle.   The typography is similar.  But Bad Spaniels Old No. 2 on your Tennessee Carpet isn’t a whiskey.  It’s a dog toy that resembles the classic Jack Daniel’s Old No. 2 bottle … Continue reading →

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Syracuse U. Gets Blow Back Over Trademarking Small Beer Co.’s Product

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Syracuse University “has chosen to beat down a local family business,” forcing it to stop producing and selling one of its best sellers, Cuse Juice Orange Liqueur.  That’s from a petition on Change.org. Lock 1 Distilling, Phoenix, N.Y.,  began selling Cuse … Continue reading →

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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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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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