Category Archives: Trademark litigation

SPI Notches Victory in Stoli Trademark Dispute

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

The Appellate Court of Linz, Austria, handed SPI Group yet another significant legal victory, confirming its ownership of the

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You Decide: Is Deutsche Infringing Bulleit’s Trademark

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Diageo, which owns the Bulleit trademark, which includes the bottle design, says it is.  It claims trademark rights in the following combination of elements: A clear, canteen shaped glass bottle with rounded shoulders; An embossed brand name above the label; … Continue reading →

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Shipyard Brewing Sues Logport Brewing Over Trademark

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The Portland, Maine, brewery says Logport Brewing Co.’s Shiphead beer infringes on Shipyard’s trademarked name.  It also says because Shipyard produces beer with names such as Pumpkinhead, Melonhead and Applehead, consumers might think they are Shipyard products.  Judge for yourself … Continue reading →

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Diageo, Sazerac Settle Trademark Dispute

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Both parties moved to dismiss the suit, which had been brought by Diageo. Diageo alleged Sazerac had diluted its Bulleit brand by redesigning the bottle and a label “in order to knock-off the appearance and unfairly trade on the reputation … Continue reading →

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