Category: Jack Daniels

‘Bad Spaniels’ Dog Toy Maker Loses Trademark Case Against Jack Daniel’s

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled on June 8 against a dog toy maker whose chew toy parodies a bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey that the Tennessee distiller had claimed violated its trademark. The case dealt with the intersection of the First Amendment and trademark protection laws and the extent to which one company may parody another’s…


Companies Go Woke, Consumers Fight Back With Their Wallets

As corporate culture goes woke, conservative Americans have punched back. Thanks to organizations like Consumers Research, which examines the actions of corporations and alerts customers if companies go woke, consumers can support businesses that respect and share their values. For example, Bud Light has recently experienced a loss in sales due to its transgender collaboration….


Jack Daniel’s Tells Supreme Court Dog Toy Infringes Its Trademark

The maker of Jack Daniel’s whiskey told the Supreme Court on March 22 that a dog toy maker whose chew toy parodies a bottle of the Tennessee distiller’s product violated its trademark. The case deals with the interplay of the First Amendment and trademark protection laws and the extent to which one company may parody another’s…