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Hennessy Wins Trademark Infringement Case in China Against Beijing Company

Lindsey A. Zahn, December 2, 2013December 15, 2014

The Drinks Business reported last week that renowned cognac producer Hennessy won a trademark case in China against a Beijing company for trademark infringement and unfair competition. As demonstrated previously, China can be a difficult market for true brand owners to obtain trademark. See, e.g., Kasite Trademark Sours for French Vintner Caste; see also What’s…

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No Likelihood of Confusion for Domaine Pinnacle Apple Juice and Pinnacles Ranches Wine

Lindsey A. Zahn, November 25, 2013December 15, 2014

Domaine Pinnacle, Inc., a Canadian-based apple orchard and cidery, filed an intent-to-use application to register a mark in International Class 33 for apple juices and non-alcohol-based beverages on December 30, 2005 (mark pictured right). The description of the mark is as follows: “The mark consists of A drawing of an…

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French Wine Company Castel Frères to Pursue Trademark Battle Against Panati in China’s Supreme Court

Lindsey A. Zahn, October 29, 2013December 15, 2014

A few weeks ago, On Reserve documented the story of Château Listran and the winery’s inevitable trademark defeat in the Chinese market by way of brand squatters. This week, we bring you a very similar story detailing the grievances of China’s trademark laws and impact on true brand owners who pursue…

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Trademark Infringement Suit Filed in California Court Between “Mommyjuice” and “Mommy’s Time Out”

Lindsey A. Zahn, April 21, 2011August 21, 2014

On Monday, a lawsuit was filed in a federal court in California claiming that the “Mommyjuice” of California-based winery Clos Lachance Wines violates the trademark of “Mommy’s Time Out,” a wine marketed by a New Jersey wine distributor. (See Wine for “Mommy” Sets off Trademark Fight.) Both “Mommyjuice” and “Mommy’s Time Out”…

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