The case, a trademark dispute, pitted Jack Daniel’s against Bad Spaniels Silly Squeakers, which looks like the distiller’s distinctive bottle and adds potty humor.
Category: Trademarks and Trade Names
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Adidas Withdraws Opposition to Black Lives Matter Trademark
The German sportswear company challenged the trademark application on Monday, saying it was “confusingly similar” to its three-stripe logo. Within 48 hours, it reversed course.
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Jack Daniel’s-Inspired Dog Toy Provokes Supreme Court Debate
The justices differed about whether the toy, shaped like a bottle of Jack Daniel’s, violated the distiller’s trademark rights or was protected by the First Amendment.
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Oh Much More Than Bother: This Winnie the Pooh Is Terrifying
When the gentle bear fell into the public domain, a horror director pounced. Glimpses of the low-budget film have enthralled and enraged fans.
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Early Version of Disney’s Mickey Mouse Will Soon Be Public Property
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Jewelry Counterfeits: The Age-Old Problem Just Keeps Growing
Experts say online sales have fueled an increase in fakes, confusing buyers and stymieing makers from Cartier to independent artisans.
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FTX Spent Big on Sports Sponsorships. What Happens Now?
The cryptocurrency exchange’s sudden collapse puts deals with teams, leagues and counties worth hundreds of millions of dollars in doubt.