Brian Haara
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Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Law Update – Jack Daniel’s v. “Bad Spaniels” Dog Toy.
Ever since Old Crow and Old Taylor aggressively protected their trademarks in the 1800’s, setting the stage for current-day trademark law, whiskey has kept trademark attorneys busy. Brown-Forman’s Jack Daniel’s brand and VIP Products’ “Bad Spaniels” dog toy now have the opportunity to establish… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Law Update – Jack Daniel’s v. “Bad Spaniels” Dog Toy.”
Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Law Update – Sazerac Hits Republic National with Friday the 13th Lawsuit.
News broke on January 3 that Sazerac was terminating its distribution relationship with Republic National Distributing Company and moving to numerous smaller distributors in about 30 states. This was such a massive change in the industry that a few days later, we covered it… Continue Reading “Sipp’n Corn Bourbon Law Update – Sazerac Hits Republic National with Friday the 13th Lawsuit.”
Bourbon History Matters as a Matter of Law
I’m pleased to announce that The Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture, & Natural Resources has published an article that I wrote with Melissa Whitehead, a former associate at my firm who helped with the Sazerac v. Peristyle litigation. The 2018 ruling by the Sixth Circuit—on National Bourbon Day… Continue Reading “Bourbon History Matters as a Matter of Law”
Old Lexington Club – An Early Bourbon Lesson in Protecting Brand Names.
Consumers often wonder why trademark owners seem to sue competitors so often over allegedly-infringing names. A bourbon lawsuit from 1916 helps provide the answer. The February 1, 1906 edition of The Wine and Spirits Bulletin reported that the G. & B. Gerdes Company—owners of… Continue Reading “Old Lexington Club – An Early Bourbon Lesson in Protecting Brand Names.”
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